Join KEXP for Pushing Boundaries!
Throughout the month of May, we’ll be highlighting stories from the Asian and Pasifika diaspora through music. It all starts with an on-air kick-off on Thursday, May 1st, with a live broadcast from A Resting Place in Seattle’s International/Chinatown District, special guests, and more – it’s a day of conversation, celebration, and, of course, music!
Come join us in-person at A Resting Place from 10 AM to 4 PM or listen live from wherever you are, on Thursday May 1st from 5 AM to 10 PM Pacific.
Throughout the month of May, we’ll be highlighting stories from the Asian and Pasifika diaspora through music. It all started with an on-air kick-off on Thursday, May 1st, with a live broadcast from A Resting Place in Seattle’s International/Chinatown District, special guests, and more – it’s a day of conversation, celebration, and, of course, music! Listen on demand in our Two-Week Streaming Archive. Stream expires Thursday, May 15th
On-Air Schedule:
Early: Mike Ramos
The Morning Show: Kevin Sur + Jyoti B.Fly
The Midday Show: Diana Ratsamee LIVE from A Resting Place
The Afternoon Show: Prometheus Brown LIVE from A Resting Place
Drive Time: Evie Stokes + DJ Jewel
Eastern Echoes: Diana Ratsamee
Stars are more than light — they carry rhythm, memory, and direction. Whether in Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Samoa, or anywhere in the diaspora, we all look up at the same sky. It’s something we share, no matter where we are. It holds our stories, our hopes, and the songs that remind us of home.
In this graphic, stars and typography move together — creating emotion, energy, and a sense of presence.
As an AAPI artist, I wanted to create something that speaks to our community. Music is a universal language — one that transcends borders and generations. This piece maps a shared constellation of identity and belonging, where each of us shines in our own way, yet we’re always part of something greater.
Irene is an illustrator and designer who brings stories to life through expressive, meaningful visuals rooted in culture and emotion. Specializing in branding and experiential design, she creates work that resonates — connecting art, identity, and community in thoughtful and vibrant ways.
Her global perspective — shaped by her roots in Seoul, South Korea, and her creative journey in the Pacific Northwest — guides her approach to visual storytelling across mediums, from murals and posters to brand systems. Irene’s creativity is as bold as her favorite kimchi — spicy, vibrant, and sure to leave a lasting impression.
