“Being Japanese American has had a huge impact on my music,” Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Mei Semones tells Apple Music. “All of my songs have Japanese and English lyrics, and bilingual songs have played a large role in finding my distinct voice as an artist.” Semones has curated selections from artists as diverse as Elephant Gym, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, and her favorite musician, John Coltrane, for her Dream Beyond playlist in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. “I hope that the multicultural aspect of my music encourages people who listen to it to also embrace and be proud of their own unique identities,” she says. Save this playlist to your library so you can revisit it this month and beyond.