I realized that I didn’t know many Black trans men artists, so decided to search! Discovering Glenn-Copeland was an absolute treat and I knew I wanted to share his music during #BlackHistoryMonth.
Articles point to how jazz, folk, and R&B influenced him, but the first thing that struck me was his composition reminds me of Japanese pieces I have heard on the koto and shamisen. He actually identifies traditional Chinese music and his Buddhist faith as an influence.