# EP 605: Joseph Tseng On What Inspired Him To Write & Record New Concept Album "Shanghai: An American Story"

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Podcast: [ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asian-america-the-ken-fong-podcast-1051279)
Published: 2026-07-26T07:51:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3318

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In this episode, host Ken Fong chats with singer, songwriter, and musician Joseph Tseng about his second album, Shanghai: An American Story . Blending a unique take on Americana acoustic music, rich storytelling, and personal reflection, Joseph explores what it means to navigate identity, memory, and home through song. Joseph Tseng is an Asian American singer, songwriter, and musician whose music weaves together cross-cultural influences, Americana acoustic traditions, and intimate storytelling. His second album, Shanghai: An American Story , captures the immigrant journey, memory, and identity through a unique musical lens. www.josephtseng.com

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