As in the United States, there are stereotypes about ethnic groups in China, especially those from its remote western provinces. <br /><br />Akin, an ethnic Kazakh and musician from Xinjiang, is trying to break the mold.<br /><br />We followed Akin around Shanghai while he prepared to headline one of China’s biggest music festivals. <br /><br />Dressed in an ironic Duck Dynasty shirt, he explains how he was inspired by American hip-hop and R&B from the 90s, and why he brought that sound to China. <br /><br />He told us how he wants to challenge prejudices, and why the independent music scene is thriving in China.<br /><br />For more on the latest in China: https://www.inkstonenews.com/<br />Like Inkstone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkstonenews/<br />Follow Inkstone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inkstonenews<br />Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkstonenews
