A fascinating and insightful conversation with baritone, and Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist, Luka Kawabata. Luka talks passionately about his Hafu ハーフ Project and the unique intersection between family, memory, and music. We also discuss the state of modern opera and how to confront our operatic canon.

Episode Credits:

Host - Ashley Daniel Foot

Guest - Luka Kawabata https://www.lukakawabata.com/

Editing - Mack McGillivray

Cover Photo - Mark Yammine https://www.markyammine.com/

The Hafu ハーフ Project:

Chapter 1: Paueru-Gai パウエル街 - https://youtu.be/-0an29gw0L8

Chapter 2: Childhood 幼年 - https://youtu.be/Q1TU2yE5iHk

Chapter 3: Wish 希望 - Coming Soon