Exploring Japanese American Musicians and Their Connection to WWII Incarceration

Japanese American musicians from various generations, like Kishibashi, reflect on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II through their music. Kishibashi's song 'Theme for Jerome' emerged from his involvement with the Jerome War Relocation Center, where he played the violin to convey the emotional toll of incarceration. Through his music, Kishibashi aims to evoke empathy and tell a compelling, fictionalized story based on historical research and personal reflections.