You've Got To be Carefully Taught
Asia Society, as an organization dedicated to building greater understanding and connections between peoples and cultures around the world, stands in solidarity with all people around the world who are threatened by racism and violence. We are committed to dialogue that fosters greater cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and healing in our hope for a more equitable and just society.
At our Thanksgiving Virtual Gala, in celebration of our 30th anniversary, we premiered You've Got to Be Carefully Taught, enabled with special permission by The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization. The original song was featured in the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1949 Broadway musical and 1958 film South Pacific. We are grateful to David Henry Hwang, Ted Chapin, Ken Smith, Joanna Lee, and participating artists and creative talent for their support.
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Original Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Revised Lyrics: Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Production: Flower Music Company
Producer: Ng Cheuk-Yin
Arranger and Audio Editing: Ivy Hung
Mixing and Mastering: Thomas Lo
Video Production: Ziv Chun
Singers (in order of appearance): Ivana Wong, Jose Llana, Crisel Consunji, Stafanie Quintin, Joanne Shao, Deborah Mannas, Raoul Chan, Vivian Ng, Vivian Yau, Amanda Li, Elizabeth Stewart, Nelly Tse Kessay Chan
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Original Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Revised Lyrics: Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Music Arrangement: CMYL
Video Production: Kessay Chan
Singers: Ivy Hung, Kessay Chan