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In Oakland, the musical legacy of Japanese American incarceration still resonates
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:15:17
Publish Date: 2026-05-14 12:35:00
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Today we start with this question: What are the first sounds that come to mind when you think about war? If you happen to say music  - you’re not alone. Oakland musician Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto would agree.

She is a beloved musician who has played music her whole life. And it’s music deeply influenced by her family’s history. She’s the descendant of Japanese immigrants who were incarcerated during World War 2. Even after nearly seven decades of performing, Muramoto still shares the songs, and histories, with anyone who wants to listen. 

KALW’s Cara Nguyen wanted to know more.
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