Emma Benack speaks with Taiwanese Australian musician and composer Matt Hsu, the leader of Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra. Matt works with a wide variety of instruments and natural sounds to create music that helps represent his cross-cultural upbringing. Emma and Matt talk about some of his music projects that have advocated for marginalized communities and his plans for the future.   To learn more about Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra, you can visit these sites: https://obscureorchestra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/obscureorchestra/?paipv=0&eav=AfYFWpgavJgKddjOAT283R6oeRx54ldhxPj1TUShXT0_nRXEQEvLRfvogEh4Cnb0Vuw&_rdr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCidnrrcfeqROpFdqwe3_w0A

Emma Benack speaks with Matt Hsu, a Taiwanese Australian composer who is the creator of Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra. Matt works with a wide variety of instruments and natural sounds to create music that helps represent his cross-cultural upbringing. Matt has created compositions alongside people of all different identities, according to their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and more. The orchestra's music celebrates cultural differences and Matt also uses his music projects to advocate for marginal communities.    To learn more about Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra, you can visit these sites: https://obscureorchestra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/obscureorchestra/?paipv=0&eav=AfYFWpgavJgKddjOAT283R6oeRx54ldhxPj1TUShXT0_nRXEQEvLRfvogEh4Cnb0Vuw&_rdr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCidnrrcfeqROpFdqwe3_w0A  

Emma Benack continues her conversation with The Last Minute Latin Band, one of the most popular Latin music bands in Taiwan. Band members Monica and Enzo talk about their hopes and plans for the band's future and continual growth. Take a listen to also hear the original versions of popular covers that the band performs, including music by artists like Shakira, Daddy Yankee, and Michel Teló.   You can learn more about the Last Minute Latin Band by visiting this site: https://www.facebook.com/LastMinuteLatinBand

Emma Benack speaks with one of the most popular Latin music bands in Taiwan called The Last Minute Latin Band, which has been around since 2016 playing a mix of Latin American pop, reggaeton, merengue, and lots of other Latin American music genres. The band's founder is Monica Sanchez who has made it in her mission in Taiwan to organize cultural events that promote Latin America through its music, food, dancing, and art. The band features musicians from Italy, Nicaragua, Spain, Canada, the Philippines, Panama, Bolivia, and more. Today's episode features the band's founder Monica and keyboardist Enzo.   You can learn more about the Last Minute Latin Band by visiting this site: https://www.facebook.com/LastMinuteLatinBand