Performing Arts

Arif Lohar

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Madhavi Mudgal (L) and Leela Samson (R) on stage at Asia Society New York on October 1, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
New York

An Evening of Odissi and Bharata Natyam with Madhavi Mudgal and Leela Samson

Two renowned exponents of Bharata Natyam and Odissi demonstrate and discuss their respective art forms.
Texas

Photos: ROCO Celebrates Asia

The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra previews its 2013-2014 season.
Mahsa Vahdat. (SLMotley)
Texas

Breaking Barriers Through Music

Mahsa Vahdat returns for evening rich in Persian music traditions, voices.
Texas

Photos: Taiko Trio Kicks Off Season

Shoji Kameda, Kaoru Watanabe, and Sumie Kaneko bridge East and West, old and new.
Mohsen Namjoo performs a sold-out concert. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
New York

Mohsen Namjoo Live in Concert

Known as the "Bob Dylan of Iran," Namjoo performed a sold-out concert.
Indian classical dancer Anwesa Mahanta at Asia Society Hong Kong on July 16, 2013. (Scott Brooks/Imagenix)
Hong Kong

Watch: 'Dancing the Divinity'

Anwesa Mahanta mesmerizes in Sattriya performance.
Texas

Dimen Dong Folk Chorus in Concert

Rich 14-voice chorus from southwest China makes U.S. debut in Houston.
Texas

Monumental Exhibition Opens

ASTC hosts first Texas presentation of Universe is Flux: The Art of Tawara Yūsaku.
Texas

Longtime Favorites Celebrate CD Debut

Riyaaz Qawwali’s much anticipated return to Houston drew large audience to ASTC.
Anchee Min.
Texas

June Events Feature an Invigorating Array of Authors, Musicians and More

Asia Society Texas Center brings together cool, engaging offerings throughout the month.
Watch legendary Cambodian singer Kong Nay perform live for free at 8 p.m. Saturday night New York time at AsiaSociety.org/Live.

Video: An Exclusive Song From Kong Nay, Master of the Mekong Delta Blues

Also, watch a complete live concert from the legendary Cambodian singer for free at 8 p.m. Saturday night New York time at AsiaSociety.org/Live.
Texas

CHINGLISH: From Broadway to Houston

Celebrated play makes regional premiere at Texas Center.
New York

Chinese Playwrights: Diverse Backgrounds, Common Struggle

Dramatists from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong discover they all have to reconcile artistic integrity with commercial success.
A scene from the 'I Sing Beijing' highlights video. (YouTube)

Listen: 'I Sing Beijing' Makes Opera a Universal Language

An international arts collaboration that bridges Brazil to Beijing and beyond, is now coming to New York.
Texas

Mamak Khadem and Mehdi Bagheri Perform 'Varan'

An intimate performance that brings the soul of Iran to the heart of Texas.
Texas

Mamak Khadem Sings the Poetry of Sepehri

Khadem captivates an audience by blending her roots in Persian poetry and music with a bold new sound.
(Nick Mak/Asia Society Hong Kong Center)
Hong Kong

Video: An Evening of Raga

Pianist and tabla master in masterful collaboration.
Homayoun Sakhi.
Texas

Voices of Afghanistan Speak to Peace

Homayoun Sakhi shares country's rich cultural history with Houston Chronicle.

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