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In Conversation: Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama, the Japanese-British musician who isn't afraid to speak up and speak out against the music industry, sits down with BBC gender and identity correspondent Megha Mohan.
Rina Sawayama has been called 'the future of queer pop music'. The Japanese-British singer speaks to the BBC's gender and identity correspondent Megha Mohan about her frustrations with the music industry, how her sexuality informs her art and growing up with racism in the UK. She also reveals, for the first time, the deeply personal and devastating inspiration behind her album.
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Sun 1 Oct 202319:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Yousef Eldin |
| Presenter | Megha Mohan |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Sep 202312:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 1 Oct 202300:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 1 Oct 202307:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 1 Oct 202319:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD