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Latest Content

Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky (L) and Rami Seo on kayagŭm (R) performing 'Paik Variations I-III' at Asia Society New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

Watch: 'Paik Variations I-III'

DJ Spooky engages with his pioneering predecessor Nam June Paik.
"The Unseen Sequence," screening at Asia Society New York on Sept. 21, is director Sumantra Ghosal's documentary portrait of dancer/choreographer Malavika Sarukkai (R).

Interview: Director Educates Himself, and Audience, with Classical Dance Documentary

Sumantra Ghosal discusses how he made his film about celebrated dancer/choreographer Malavika Sarukkai, who brings a contemporary sensibility to traditional Bharatanatyam.
Texas

In Focus: Jen Shyu

Doris Duke Impact Award recipient discusses her roots, growing up, and her work.
Texas

In Focus: David Huynh

Houston Shakespeare Festival actor discusses his heritage and definition of success.
Baritone Yunpeng Huang (L) and pianist Siyi Fang (R) at Asia Society New York on June 19, 2014. (Elena Olivo/Asia Society)
New York

Watch: New Voices in Western Opera

Chinese singers reach the world stage.
Soprano Ying Huang, who created the leading roles in new works such as Tan Dun's "Peony Pavilion," Guo Wenjing's "Poet Li Bai," and Zhou Long's "Madame White Snake," appears onstage at Asia Society New York on June 19, 2014. (Courtesy the artist)

Star Singers, Fast-Growing Repertory Reflect China's Booming Interest in Western Opera

China’s opera craze is big news for New York or Chicago or San Francisco as much as Beijing and Shanghai.
Sean Choolburra of the Black Cockatoo Dance Company at Asia Society New York on May 16, 2014. (Elena Olivo/Asia Society)
New York

Watch: Black Cockatoo Dance Co.

Song, dance, and a didgeridoo combine to create a spell.
Asia Society presented three performances of Rabih Mroué and Lina Saneh's "33 rpm and a few seconds" on April 29-30, 2014. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

'33 rpm and a few seconds' Imagines Activist's Suicide via Social Media

A new multimedia work from Lebanon envisions a Facebook feed as a storytelling device.
(Giselle Yeung)
Texas

Up Close and Personal

Latest Dominic Walsh Dance Theater project premieres at Asia Society Texas Center.
New York

Korean Music Festival

Apr. 11-12: Two-day event showcases five of Korea's finest musicians.
Takuya Kuroda at Asia Society New York on March 8, 2014. (Elena Olivo/Asia Society)
New York

Video: 'Rising Son' Shines on Stage

Takuya Kuroda heralds new generation of jazz from Japan.
Hana Sakai and Domenico Luciano. (Gabriella Nissen)
Texas

Dominic Walsh, Asia Society Team Up

Apr. 25: Contemporary ballet company produces narrative dance film.
Texas

Asia Society Texas Center Welcomes New Director of Arts & Cultural Programs and Director of Exhibitions

Asia Society Texas Center announces the appointment of Evan Wildstein and Bridget Bray to its staff.
Texas

Concert Big Hit at Asia Society

Los Angeles-based band Dengue Fever transforms Texas Center into dance hall.
Texas

Asia Society Presents! Frozen Time

Houston-based ensemble Musiqa takes the stage for its first collaboration with the Texas Center.
Texas

Concert Celebrates Faith Communities

Feb. 8 - Houston Arts Alliance's Voices of the Spirit returns to Texas Center stage.
Texas

Musical Journey on the Silk Road

Sound: The Encounter performs for a packed audience at Texas Center.
Conductor Carolyn Kuan and composer Huang Ruo at Asia Society New York on December 2, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
New York

New York's Advance Look at 'Dr. Sun Yat-sen,' Ahead of US Premiere

Composer Huang Ruo and key creative personnel discuss his new historical opera prior to its summer 2014 Santa Fe Opera production.

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