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Unity, culture, and making music that connects.
In this episode, host Marcina Langrine is joined by Matthew John and Kairo Langrus to discuss the origins of MARK Harmony. Matthew and Kairo share their experiences as a rising Marshallese boy band, known for their smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and island-inspired rhythms. They delve into the creative process behind crafting their songs, highlighting how they blend modern melodies with their cultural heritage. Matthew and Kairo also emphasize the strong brotherhood that has contributed to their current success. MARK Harmony is more than just a band; they are a voice for their generation, showcasing the beauty and resilience of Pacific Island youth through their music.
About Our Guest
MARK Harmony is a four-member boy band of Marshallese descent that grew up in Northwest Arkansas and graduated from Har-Ber High School and Springdale High School. The members include Matthew, Arsi, Raygon, and Kairo. Guided by their artistic vision, MARK Harmony’s mission is to amplify the voices of Marshallese youth, reflecting the vibrant pulse of their community through music. While they are dedicated to sharing their cultural history, their primary goal is to empower more Marshallese and Micronesian youth to pursue their dreams, overcome their fears, and spread love on behalf of the displaced Marshallese people worldwide.
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Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @markharmonyofficial
Facebook: @markharmony4
Tiktok: @mark.harmony
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Email: [email protected]
Please support us! Make sure to follow and subscribe:
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This episode was supported, in part, by UCLA’s Academic Senate Faculty Grants Program.
The theme music for “MEI, the Podcast” was composed by Matthew John. All rights reserved.
Season 1, Episode 7 was recorded at MEI on June 23, 2025. Marcina Langrine hosted, and Marino Morris co-produced and edited this episode. Jessica Schwartz did post-production. The transcript is available HERE.
© MEI 2025.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unity, culture, and making music that connects.
In this episode, host Marcina Langrine is joined by Matthew John and Kairo Langrus to discuss the origins of MARK Harmony. Matthew and Kairo share their experiences as a rising Marshallese boy band, known for their smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and island-inspired rhythms. They delve into the creative process behind crafting their songs, highlighting how they blend modern melodies with their cultural heritage. Matthew and Kairo also emphasize the strong brotherhood that has contributed to their current success. MARK Harmony is more than just a band; they are a voice for their generation, showcasing the beauty and resilience of Pacific Island youth through their music.
About Our Guest
MARK Harmony is a four-member boy band of Marshallese descent that grew up in Northwest Arkansas and graduated from Har-Ber High School and Springdale High School. The members include Matthew, Arsi, Raygon, and Kairo. Guided by their artistic vision, MARK Harmony’s mission is to amplify the voices of Marshallese youth, reflecting the vibrant pulse of their community through music. While they are dedicated to sharing their cultural history, their primary goal is to empower more Marshallese and Micronesian youth to pursue their dreams, overcome their fears, and spread love on behalf of the displaced Marshallese people worldwide.
MORE INFO.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @markharmonyofficial
Facebook: @markharmony4
Tiktok: @mark.harmony
Stay Tuned! MEI INFO:
Email: [email protected]
Please support us! Make sure to follow and subscribe:
TikTok
YouTube
This episode was supported, in part, by UCLA’s Academic Senate Faculty Grants Program.
The theme music for “MEI, the Podcast” was composed by Matthew John. All rights reserved.
Season 1, Episode 7 was recorded at MEI on June 23, 2025. Marcina Langrine hosted, and Marino Morris co-produced and edited this episode. Jessica Schwartz did post-production. The transcript is available HERE.
© MEI 2025.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.