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Music of Asian America Workshop: Activist Songbook

November 11, 2018 @ 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Free

Presented by Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis

CHAIR:
Lei Ouyang Bryant (Swarthmore College)
Join composer Byron Au Yong and writer Aaron Jafferis as they teach material from Activist Songbook, a collection of 53 songs and raps to counteract hate.

Material for Activist Songbook is based on interviews of Asian American, immigrant, and refugee organizers.  The project continues in multiple cities with interviews, workshops, and performances through the next U.S. Presidential Election on November 3, 2020.  Join us for this interactive workshop using story-sharing, songs, and raps to regain hope and activate change.

Created as part of (ex)CHANGE: History Place Presence, a project of Asian Arts Initiative, www.asianartsinitiative.org 

Original support for (ex)CHANGE: History Place Presence was provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Philadelphia.

Additional support from Montalvo Arts Center Lucas Artists Residency Program and Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience.

Details

Date:
November 11, 2018
Time:
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Institute of Contemporary Art
118 S 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States
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The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) Preview Party is a free public event that will provide a sneak peek of what to expect at our upcoming annual film festival, scheduled for November 7th - 17th. We will unveil this year’s theme, the festival trailer, and trailers of the feature films. Guests will get an overview of the programming, including non-film events such as panels, performances, and parties as well as VIP guests attending the festival.

We have added a new element to our preview party this year. We will host a mini-marketplace to support and provide a platform for our local AAPI makers and businesses. We will also feature a local indie band, Moonroof.

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