A little taste of upcoming episode with Ember 子玉 Swift a Canadian musician and writer who has been living in Beijing, China since 2008. She addresses the unjust racism China has faced, the challenges of being bisexual or pansexual, and a preview of songs from her upcoming album, and her new book. Ember has released 12 albums and continues to have a loyal fan base across many national borders. Ember speaks Mandarin and is a student of Chinese culture; her music melds these two traditions. Ember has a daughter called Echo (国如一) and a son called Topaz or “Paz” (国世龙). Specifically known for her unique, jazz-influenced guitar playing and elastic vocals, additional styles include folk, rock, jazz, swing, R&B, funk, pop, and blues.  Photo in background by Frank Post Cover Art by Tania Willems