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Dating back to the Three Kingdoms Period (220-265 A.D.), Chinese opera has been a long-standing tradition and a form of mass entertainment throughout ancient Chinese history. When Chinese people began immigrating to America in the late 19th century, they brought their love for this art form with them to their new home. Although the art […]
VIDEO DEEP DIVE: Asian Jazz in America
Jazz is often defined as a musical genre in the United States that incorporates a fusion of American, African, and European musical influences. Yet, a new wave of artists is pushing the boundaries of this genre by integrating traditional Asian instruments into jazz. This deep dive explores the fascinating world of this fusion genre in […]
Artists express despair over war in Ukraine at Yara Arts Group and Ukrainian Museum event
On Wednesday, March 2, around a hundred visitors sat in the main room of the Ukrainian Museum on East 6th Street in the East Village. On one wall, glass cases displayed traditional white handmade Ukrainian dresses adorned with red flowers; paintings by Ukrainian artists lined another wall. A makeshift stage with a piano, music stands […]