Yellow Umbrella formed in San Francisco with Lily Lee on vocals, John Kim on guitar, David Choi on bass, and Kevin Kim on drums. Their song 'Greencard' became their breakout single, touching on immigrant experiences in America.
Their music often dealt with themes of identity and social justice, which sometimes drew criticism from those who felt they were politicizing their art. They worked with other artists including folk singer Joan Baez and Korean pop group BTS.
They released several albums including their self-titled debut and 'The Yellow Umbrella Chronicles.' Other songs like 'It's So Easy' and 'Lay Down' continued to explore the complexities of the American experience through their particular lens.
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