Around the World: HAAPIFEST 2020 Begins, Zeshan B's 'Melismatic' Album, and More
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Each week, we'll share a variety of videos, articles, webcasts, and more from around the web — all curated by Asia Society Texas Center staff to reflect the broad interests and goals of our mission. On Tuesdays, immerse yourself in music, dance, and more by innovative performing artists.
Virtual Film Festival: HAAPIFEST 2020
Join OCA–Greater Houston for the first virtual edition of their Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival (HAAPIFEST). This free festival showcases over 40 works by AAPI filmmakers addressing essential community and social issues as well as highlighting the richness of the AAPI experience, as well as panels and Q&As with the featured filmmakers. The festival started on Thursday, June 4, and runs through Sunday, June 14. All screenings are free.
See the full lineup and register »
Album Release: Melismatic by Zeshan B
Released this May and named after the style of singing that stretches a single syllable across many notes, this multi-genre and multilingual work delves deeply into the issues that multitalented musician Zeshan B. cares most about — gender equality, mental health, systems of injustice, and more. The first single from his second album, titled "Brown Power," was released earlier in the year and the artist has created a powerful video to pair with the message of the song.
Next Fest Connects: A Conversation with Composer and Pianist Vijay Iyer
Described by The New York Times as a "social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker and multicultural gateway," composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has carved out a unique path as an influential presence in 21st century music. Hear from Iyer as part of Next Fest Connects, a series of online programs designed to support artists during difficult times. Tune into the conversation on Tuesday, June 9, at 3 p.m. Central (pre-registration is required).
Business and Policy programs are endowed by Huffington Foundation. We give special thanks to Bank of America, Muffet Blake, Anne and Albert Chao, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Nancy Pollok Guinee, United Airlines, and Wells Fargo, Presenting Sponsors of Business and Policy programs; Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, and Leslie and Brad Bucher, Presenting Sponsors of Exhibitions; Dr. Ellen R. Gritz and Milton D. Rosenau and Wells Fargo, Presenting Sponsors of Performing Arts and Culture; and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Presenting Sponsor of the Japan Series. General support of programs and exhibitions is provided by The Brown Foundation, Inc., The Hearts Foundation, Inc., Houston Endowment, Inc., the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, McKinsey & Company, Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, Vinson & Elkins LLP, and Mary Lawrence Porter, as well as Friends of Asia Society.
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With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and West. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.
