LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music

Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance, the history of the guzheng and its contemporary utilizations are explored.

You will experience the dynamic sounds of the guzheng and voice and learn the history of the guzheng through traditional, contemporary, and extended playing techniques. I endeavor for the audience to reframe the way non-western instruments are incorporated into current music and to appreciate the wide array of cultures that makes L.A. so vibrant.

This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.