Taiwanese Folk Song Re-inspired: Ti-O-O (Dark Dark Skies)

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We recently came across this beautifully re-inspired performance of the traditional Taiwanese folk song Ti-O-O 天黑黑: "Dark Dark Sky (With a Touch of Deep Purple)" performed by concert violinist Charles Morey of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (First Violin section! Our Taiwanese grandparents would be proud!). He's also a frequent substitute violinist with the Cleveland Orchestra. It's an energetic and vibrant version of a familiar folk song to all of us. Check it out: Naturally, we were…

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Taiko Drumming Concert with TAP in Chicago

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Join Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) as we check out the big taiko show ROTATIONS at the Athenaeum Theatre’s main stage! The show is an innovative collaboration between Chicago's Ho Etsu Taiko and Los Angeles' On Ensemble. Attendees will see both groups perform in this exciting, high-energy drumming extravaganza! TAP-Chicago has a limited number of discount tickets for premium (2nd and 3rd row!) seats for only $25. Purchase tickets at http://rotationstaiko.eventbrite.com/ Depending…

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Taiwanese Writer Lecture Series with TUF in LA

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Dear TUF friends and supporters, You're cordially invited to join us for exciting the Taiwanese United Fund (TUF) Taiwanese Writer Lecture Series on 6/20 at the Taiwan Center for an exciting program. Agenda 1:30 - Conversations among Taiwanese, Taiwanese-American writers 1:50 - Taiwanese United Fund (TUF) 2:00 - Taiwanese creative arts performances 2:10 - Keynote speech by Mr.Oo Tiong-siong on his book 3:00 Q&A 3:15 - Afternoon Tea / Social Time 3:35 - Creative Art performances 3:45…

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Chio-Tian Folk Drums & Arts Troupe Performs in NYC

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Its been 2 years since Chio-Tian Folk Drums & Arts Troupe have performed for the New York City audience at Lincoln Center Out of Doors and 8 years since their last Passport to Taiwan Festival performance. Passport to Taiwan 2015 and the Taiwanese American Association of New York - TAANY (大紐約區台灣同鄉會) is proud to invite Chio-Tian to once again perform in New York City at two different venues in May of 2015 Founded in 1995 by Hsu Cheng-Rong; Chio-Tian has made a name for…

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Taiwanese Aborigines Culture Tour throughout America

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"Finding Us: The Real Face of Taiwanese Aborigines" A cultural dance performance showcasing musical pieces from seven aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. The group is currently on a multi-city USA tour to promote Taiwanese Aborigines culture. Schedule: HOUSTON May 16, 2015, Saturday, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Asia Heritage Society of Houston 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX 77004 May 16, 2015, Saturday, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Taiwanese Community Center 5885 Point West, Houston TX 77036 May…

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Vienna Teng Performance in Berkeley, CA

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Vienna Teng has released AIMS, her most uptempo, pop-influenced album to date, produced by Cason Cooley (Katie Herzig, William Fitzsimmons). On her latest recording, the celebrated singer-songwriter embraces a radically different approach to songwriting and production: bringing unfinished fragments of music into the studio, then working with software instruments and Cooley’s all-star cast of local Nashville musicians to craft them into songs. A world away from the solitary, piano-based songwriting…

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The Hundred Flowers Project Play with TAP in Chicago

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Come with Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) on November 22nd to see one of the last performances of The Hundred Flowers Project! THE PLAY Digital media becomes the perfect "ally" for a group of actors collectively creating a play about Mao Tse Tung's Cultural Revolution. As their work-in-progress starts morphing into a propaganda play about the play itself, disturbing questions arise as to who, or what, is controlling the narrative. Statement from Playwright Christopher…

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