Category: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Composers
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Composers — Tuttarana, Reena Esmail (2014)
Reena Esmail, an Indian-American composer, blends Indian and Western classical music. Her work, including “Tuttarana,” reflects her commitment to equity…
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Composers — Pasibutbut, Wei-Chieh Lin (2013)
The Formosa Quartet premiered Pasibutbut, a prayer song for millet harvests from Taiwan’s Indigenous Bunun Tribe, showcasing their commitment to…
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Composers — Aloha ‘Oe, Liliuokalani (1878)
Queen Lili’uokalani composed “Aloha ‘Oe” in 1878, embodying her farewell to Hawaii. As the last Hawaiian monarch, she reigned briefly…
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Composers — Kaisa-Isa Niyan, Nilo Alcala (2007)
“Kaisa-isa Niyan, a playful children’s counting chant from Maguindanao, showcases traditional percussion and onomatopoeia. Composer Nilo Alcala, acclaimed for his…