No-No Boy [Performance Only]

Live on KEXP

For Julian Saporiti, music is not just an opportunity for creative expression but also an avenue to share his rich knowledge of Asian American history. Armed with a PhD in American Studies from Brown, Saporiti recounts these tales, both personal and historical, through No-No Boy.

On this episode of Live on KEXP, find out more about Saporiti’s journey from professor to rock star before diving into a stirring set of songs off his sophomore album, '1975.'

Recorded 05/04/2021.

1. St. Denis or Bangkok, From a Hotel Balcony

2. Khmerica

3. Hapa Book Club: In Praise of Japanese Breakfast, Nina & Luling

4. Little Saigon

5. Born in the USA

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فصول

1. St. Denis or Bangkok, From a Hotel Balcony (00:00:00)

2. Khmerica (00:02:10)

3. Little Saigon (00:10:05)

4. Born In The U.S.A. (Bruce Springsteen cover) (00:13:37)