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Piece Description
A Mixed Collective is a documentary exploring multiracial Asian-American identity, and how culture, history and environment can shape one's identity. Led by narrator Cristina Quinn, the stories of three people of multiracial Asian-American descent offer a personal look at the experiences of those who come from two very different cultural backgrounds. Shifting the focus from race to culture, and how one's identity is shaped by forces beyond appearance, A Mixed Collective asks the listener- multiracial or not, to question what makes us who we are, as individuals and members of an increasingly multicultural world.
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Musical Personal Tour Through Mixed IdentityCristina Quinn's debut documentary is a refreshing tour through multiracial identity through her own personal story and that of three others. The quality of interviews is impeccable and her choice of music is hip and varied. I would have preferred not to have stereotypical sounds like the gong when she reveals she's Japanese (Taiko drums would be more ethnically appropo) but this is an enjoyable half-hour. Well here's a thought for stations: Pair this piece with my own Secret Asian Woman and you have a full hour on Mixed Race identity! http://www.prx.org/pieces/23753-secret-asian-woman |
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Kid | Misora Hibari | Tribute Original: Hibari. | Sony/Columbia | 2000 | 00:30 |
| Knosea | Eric Dahlman & Mike Mayo | Ripped Echo. | Dahlman & Mayo | 2007 | 05:08 |
| Prelude | Dewangga Sakti | Mabok Kepayang. | Penerbitan Lewat Senja | 2008 | 01:51 |
| Mixed Collective | Rory Jackson | n/a. | n/a | 2009 | 15:00 |
| Collective Rhythms | Mike Mayo | n/a. | n/a | 2009 | 00:30 |
Additional Credits
Live Mix Engineer: Andrea Rule, Mastering Engineer: Mike Mayo
Colleen Kelly
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 11:47 PM | Permalink
Captivating piece with touching end
In preparing for my own debut documentary, Quinn's piece has been a revelation. I have said for some time that art is not art without personal investment. Because Quinn is so completely a part of her work, the piece comes off beautifully. Thanks for the great half hour! Hopefully my piece will come off as successfully as yours.