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Arif Lohar

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Shwe Man Thabin at Asia Society

Shwe Man Thabin Performance at Asia Society Nominated for Bessie Award

"Music and Dance from Myanmar" nominated for outstanding performance of the year.
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon National Dancers. (Asia Society)

#TBT: Sri Lankan Dancers

Each week, we'll reach into Asia Society's archives to find a photo from the organization's nearly 60-year history. This week: one of Asia Society's earliest cultural performances.
Lynn Lane Photography
Texas

TSURU Soars in Houston

Packed houses visited Asia Society to celebrate the inaugural world premiere production, Tsuru.
Dancers from the Burmese National Theater collaborate with American dancers at the Martha Graham Studio in New York during a historic U.S. visit in 1975. (Dan Sterbling)

#TBT: Burmese National Theater

The Burmese National Theater makes a historic visit.
Texas

In Focus: Nao Kusuzaki

Ballet dancer Nao Kusuzaki enlightens about her creative path and her artistic aspirations.
Left: Summer Haiyan Song, Right: Vanessa Alonzo
Texas

Q&A: Chinese & Mexican Music of Home

An interview with Summer Haiyan Song and Vanessa Alonzo
Nao Kusuzaki. Photo by Amitava Sarkar
Texas

'Crane Wife' Comes to Houston

Traditional ballet meets new movement and music in this world premiere production.
Members of Shwe Man Thabin perform at Asia Society New York on April 11, 2015. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Reviews: Shwe Man Thabin

New York Times: "...audience members lingered in their seats, dazed."
An evening of zat pwe presents a panoply of music, song, dance, drama, and comedy. (Rachel Cooper)

Myanmar's Premier Performance Troupe

Myanmar’s ‘zat pwe’ is a performance form with music, dance, and theater.
Rapper Prach Ly. (Courtesy of the artist)

Prach Ly: Rappin’ Justice

Khmer American rapper praCh (Prach Ly) reflects on his journey.
Jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer Vijay Iyer on The Charlie Rose Show on March 16, 2015.

Vijay Ayer on Charlie Rose Show

Vijay Ayer discussed his new album on the Charlie Rose Show.
Wind virtuoso Wu Tong performs at Asia Society New York on March 19, 2015. (Courtesy of Wu Tong)

On Stage: China’s Musical Polymath

Meet Wu Tong, sheng master and Silk Road Ensemble founding member.
Y. Ping Sun
Texas

Girl Scouts Honors Positive Contributions of Y. Ping Sun at Annual Luncheon

Asia Society Board Member Y. Ping Sun to be honored for her many contributions to the community.
Akiko Sakkurai
Texas

The World of Heike Monogatari

Biwa master Akiko Sakurai performed narrative songs from Japan’s medieval period.
Wu Shuang in Qin Yi's multimedia work "Mirror Mind" at Asia Society New York on Jan. 13, 2015. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Emerging Composers' 'Future Histories'

Eclectic works herald China's new generation.
L to R: Mayumi Miyata, Wu Man, and Jin Hi Kim.
New York

Music From Japan 40th Anniversary

Feb. 7-8: Two-day event celebrates rich legacy of new commissions.
Ramli Ibrahim (rear) and Geethika Sree (front) onstage at Asia Society New York on Nov. 6, 2014. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
New York

Multimedia: Sutra Dance Theater Brings a Timeless Love Story to Vivid, Kinetic Life

Malaysia's Sutra Dance Theater enacts the love between Krishna and Radha in a compelling, color-filled performance.
Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky performs two pieces inspired by Nam June Paik, "Electric Imaginary" and "Seoul Counterpoint," at Asia Society New York on October 25, 2014.

DJ Spooky Goes 'Future Forward' in Two-Part Homage to Nam June Paik

The composer and mixed-media artist describes how Nam June Paik has inspired his own work, and how he sees himself as extending Paik's legacy into the 21st century.

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