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Jason Hershey, born in 1978 in Spokane, Washington, exemplifies a musical voyage defined by cultural connection and personal transformation.
Known today by his stage name, O-Shen, his story is a proof to the power of artistic evolution and cultural linkage.
At just four years old, O-Shen’s life took a dramatic turn when he moved with his American medical missionary parents to the village of Butaweng in Northern Papua New Guinea.
The transition was not just a change of scenery but a deep dive into the Jabem (Yabim) culture.
Engrossed in this community, he quickly adapted, learning the local language and customs while also participating in the demanding agricultural life of planting and harvesting staple crops such as sweet potatoes, taro, and cassava.
Music was an integral part of O-Shen’s upbringing.
“I was beating on boxes with other village kids while we pretended like we were rock stars,” he reminisces.
This early enthusiasm for music laid the groundwork for his later endeav