Performing Arts

Arif Lohar

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(Left to right:) Naghib Shanbehzadeh, Basel Rajoub, and Saeid Shanbehzadeh. (Carlos Casas/Aga Khan Music Initiative)
Texas

Traditions With Contemporary Vibe

Dec. 14: Sound: The Encounter fuses music from Iran and Syria in Asia Society concert.
Texas

Daniel Ho's Musical Virtuosity Dazzles

Grammy Award winners perform hour-long set following community workshop.
New York

Watch: Puppet King of Pop

The headline really says it all. Press play to watch a puppet-sized King of Pop perform one of his biggest hits ... sequin glove, moonwalk and all.
New York

Complete Coverage: Shiraz Arts Festival

Video, photos, speeches from daylong symposium.
(Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
New York

Photos: Heroes Bestride the Stage in Evening of Thai Dance and Puppetry

Epic tales from Hindu mythology came to vivid, kinetic life in a joint presentation by the Royal Thai Embassy and Asia Society.
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.

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