Arts

China's pipa virtuoso joins New York's progressive classical ensemble for a program that includes Lou Harrison, Debussy, and more. more

Vocalist Mamak Khadem captivates an audience by blending her roots in Persian poetry and music with a bold new sound. more

Vocalist Mamak Khadem and Mehdi Bagheri bring the soul of Iran to the heart of Texas with this intimate performance. more

Author Manu Joseph reads from his second novel 'The Illicit Happiness of Other People' and talks about the burning societal questions of death, family, and the meaning of life in 1980s India. more

Choreographer Yin Mei presents a work-in-progress partly inspired by Michaelangelo Antonioni's film "Chung Kuo, Cina" as well as her own experience of China's Cultural Revolution. more

Author Manu Joseph discusses philosophical and sexual themes in his book while commenting on the uprising surrounding the recent gang rape and subsequent protesting in India. more

Manu Joseph discusses his second novel, a family story set in 1980s Madras, with fellow author Hari Kunzru. more

Jonathan Campbell, who literally wrote the book on Chinese rock 'n' roll says Psy gives hope to yaogun (rock 'n' roll). more

Jonathan Campbell discusses rock 'n' roll's role as a "mirror" on the massive changes China has experienced over the past few decades, and the politicalness (or apoliticalness) of the music currently being produced. more