Performing Arts

New York

Asia Society New York's 2015 in Photos

Here's a look at some of the events which drew crowds at Asia Society's New York headquarters during 2015.

Rudresh Mahanthappa (L) and Kadri Gopalnath perform at Asia Society in New York in November 2007. (La Frances Hui/Asia Society)

#TBT: In 2007, 'Kinsmen' Redefine Jazz

Each week, we'll reach into Asia Society's archives to find a photo from the organization's nearly 60-year history. This week: when saxophonists of different backgrounds pulled together elements of Indian Carnatic music and American jazz.

An all-female group from Banda Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia perform the traditional Acehnese dance. (Elsa Ruiz/ Asia Society)

2015: Asia Society's Year in Pictures

Asia Society looks back through the camera lens at some of its most colorful moments of the year.

Chinese opera master Zhou Long (L) and Japanese Noh master Akira Matsui perform “Forgiveness” in 2000. (Rachel Cooper/Asia Society)

#TBT: In 2000, 'Forgiveness' Grapples with the Ghosts of History

Each week, we'll reach into Asia Society's archives to find a photo from the organization's nearly 60-year history. This week: A performance that dealt with the uncomfortable history between China, Japan, and Korea.

Jen Shyu in performance. (Tom Shea/TBS Photography)

Jen Shyu's Eclectic Brilliance

The talented musician, performing soon at Asia Society Texas, discusses her unique musical sensibility with Asia Blog.

Grace Nono, Charles Wandag, Bo Razon, and Faisal Monal.

Renowned Philippine Vocalist Grace Nono and Ensemble to Perform at Asia Society New York

In Voicing the Ancestral Sacred, Grace reclaims and revitalizes oral and aural traditional performances of the precolonial Philippines.

Korean musicians perform as part of Asia Society’s 1971 Performing Arts program “P’ansori.” (Asia Society)

#TBT: Korean Musicians

1971 performance at Asia Society.

Texas

DJ Sun's 8,000 Journey Culminates in Eclectic Multi-Media Performance

Sun’s Resolution followed Sam-Sin’s voyage to Southern China to trace the steps of his great-great-grandfather from Macau to the West.

Texas

Preview: Sun's Resolution Chapter Narrations

DJ Sun shares the concepts behind the tracks he will be performing at Asia Society Center on October 3.

Texas

Asia Society Texas Center and Houston Music Legend DJ Sun Collaborate on World Premiere Multi-Media Performance

This world premiere multi-media performance responds to DJ Sun's recent journey to China to explore his family history.

Boon Hui Tan: Our New Museum Director

Boon Hui Tan, the newly appointed VP for Global Arts and Cultural Programs and Director of Asia Society Museum, says "art and culture are some of the best connectors of people and communities."

The Tari Aceh troupe performing a sitting dance at the workshop. (Vaishali Nayak)

New York

Performance Ensemble Brings Dance from Aceh, Indonesia to New York

Read a recap of a cultural exchange program with the Indonesian dance ensemble Tari Aceh, organized by Asia Society as part of the Creative Voices of Muslim Asia initiative.