Jenny Choi:
Sweet and Fierce Indie Rocker
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Sweet and Fierce

GS: Do you have any ambitions outside of music?
JC: I have activist goals... I'd like to promote Asian American artists (any form of art, really) and help foster a supportive community for Asian American artists to find their voice in mainstream US culture. I am also very passionate about the desexualization and de-fetishization of Asian women. Through Sanawon, I'm able to do exactly that.

GS: What is your parent's attitude toward your music?
JC: They weren't all about it when I was growing up, but that's all water under the bridge now.

GS: Other than the name, do you recognize any Asian influence on Sanawon?
JC: SANAWON means fierce in Corean... I'm not sure how much more Asian you can get beyond that! It encapsulates the values my family have raised me with growing up... to be able to have a core of inner strength.

Jenny Choi is a political activist who has participated in concerts for peace and other causes.

GS: What's the best thing about the indie rock life?
JC: The ability to be creative... I adore songwriting.

GS: What's the worst thing about the indie rock life?
JC: Ugh, the "industry" aspect of it.

GS: Who or what provides you with inspiration for your music?
JC: This always changes, but I would have to say creatively, Bjork is my inspiration because she is absolutely fearless.

GS: Describe your hottest evening out look.
JC: Hm... I enjoy unique pieces of clothing. A lot of the crap I buy is from favorite boutiques I like to frequent in Chicago, or select boutiques I like to frequent in LA, San Diego, or San Francisco when I am on tour. Lately I am on a vintage shoe kick...late 70s-early 80s. What a COSMO question!

GS: Describe your everyday look.
JC: I'm pretty simple... I always let my hair air dry, I never wear makeup (I am trying to force myself to get in the habit of slapping on moisturizer), and jeans and a tee comprise my daily uniform. When I perform, appearances are important so I tend to those more thoughtfully, but when I don't have to make a public appearance, I relish the opportunity to relax and be a slob.

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“I am also very passionate about the desexualization and de-fetishization of Asian women. Through Sanawon, I'm able to do exactly that.”