ARKAI

Biography

ARKAI is made up of two artistic entrepreneurs driven by a vision for the future of the performing arts — a world in which the arts are accessible to all, where artists bridge societal divides and champion the beautiful possibilities of multiculturalism, and where artists change the world through innovative social impact programs. Jonathan Miron and Philip Sheegog represent a new generation of young Asian-American artist-citizens intent on using their music to challenge preconceptions, bridge social and cultural divides, and cultivate peace-building — representing the best of America in art and action.

As cultural ambassadors, ARKAI channels the diversity of the world both through their genre-bending music as well as their globally-minded educational initiatives. Winners of the 2021 Astral Artists National Auditions, their past engagements have included performances at The MET Breuer, The Juilliard School, TED, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the 92nd Street Y. ARKAI’s Global Perspectives educational program provides students with the opportunity to learn artistic traditions from around the world from master artists, employing the performing arts as a model for exploring global citizenship within our increasingly interconnected world. Global Perspectives has been featured at The Julliard School through workshops and extended residencies, alongside a performance in Lincoln Center’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.