Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The qin, the Ancient Chinese seven stringed zither is one of the four refined arts traditionally pursued for self-cultivation. (The other three are painting, calligraphy, and chess.) Dr. Mingmei Yip will discuss the interrelation of two of these arts: qin and calligraphy. Chinese aesthetic theories of the two arts will be discussed, especially the abstract beauty of notes … Read more
Almost all major and current popular religions originated in Asia, such as Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism, each with some type of music in their practices. Whether this music is a major part of the religion, like in Christianity and Catholicism, or part of the chanting, like in Buddhism, it serves and offers different … Read more
Author, activist and musician, Fred Ho will discuss: 1) BLACK & YELLOW FUTURE POWER: THE BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT AND THE ASIAN AMERICAN MOVEMENT A brief history, analyses and summation of the how these two mighty social movements that emerged in the late 1960s in the U.S. inspired, influenced and effected one another as an example … Read more
Celebrating the Year of the Rat Magic, Acrobatics, Dance & Music Featuring Culture & Arts Center Presented by the Kingsborough Community College Asian Society Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Time: 11:30AM Place: Kingsborough Community College, CUNY – Mac Theater 2001 Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11235 Free Admission Program Welcome & Lion Dance Graceful River Dance … Read more
Originally rooted in the Buddhist tradition of Japanese American culture, taiko drumming in North America has steadily increased in popularity and in recent years has been featured in popular music collaborations, movies, television programs and commercials, and a well-known video game. With this increased exposure, individual drummers and the taiko community at large have been … Read more
Asian American Arts Alliance Soundfest: Asian Americans in Music Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007 Time: 2PM – 6pm Place: Columbus Park, Chinatown, Manhattan (Entrance at Mulberry & Worth Sts) Asian American Arts Alliance, a non-profit organization based in New York City announces their 1st outdoor music showcase in Chinatown featuring a talent-packed roster of local … Read more