We’re celebrating a big NYC concert weekend the way we know best: crafts, cafe treats, and a room full of people who get it. Decorate your own army bomb, personalize a set of photo cards, and tie a traditional Korean lucky knot charm to carry with you all weekend. Then stick around for music + […]
We are hosting the ultimate unofficial afterparty for ARMY and all Kpop lovers ! BTS is headed to NYC, so come pop out and act a fool again at ARIRANG Kpop Night on 8/1 ! Keep the vibe high after MetLife Stadium, or “find somebody to body” at this special collab party by AM TO […]
Sainnori is a Korean Traditional Creative Music Group founded in 2013. Rooted in the distinctive musical language and expressive qualities of Korean traditional music, the ensemble creates original works while continually expanding its artistic vision through collaborations with artists from diverse genres—including jazz, beatbox, and contemporary music. “X”, created to commemorate Sainnori’s 10th anniversary, is […]
Our guest and resident DJs will take you through the Canto-pop and Mando-pop worlds with sets inspired by different eras, artists, and genres. Come rediscover the music you grew up with through our sound system, with every set curated entirely from physical media (CDs and vinyl records) ⏰Schedule: 8/2 Jolin v.s. Elva Night curated by @ray.tj.tsou […]
Wednesday Jazz Club continues its exploration of the beauty of jazz this August, reimagining Asian pop music through a jazz lens while expanding beyond the worlds of Mando-pop and Canto-pop. 🎺Upcoming Schedule 08.05 2000s Mando-Pop + More w/ @danniwu_music 08.12 Classic Jazz Night w/ @joellebensaid 08.19 David Tao Night 陶喆之夜 w/ @aprilwuofficial 08.26 2000s K-Pop Night w/ @jo0_w0n 📍 […]
Join us for a listening party and vinyl pop-up featuring SDM-001 - the brand-new 10" vinyl release by Vicki Huang, vintage Taiwanese selects, and cuts from Taiwanese Waves artists gearing up for their 10th Anniversary SummerStage show!
Hanami Nights returns to New York for another night of pan-Asian club culture. The city that started it, the artists shaping the sound, all night long. LO3TUS. JOKAH. NARI. SERENITY. Sat Aug 8 at 00:00, Long Island City. Location: 00:00 · Long Island City · Doors 10PM · 21+
Tune in worldwide at chinatownrecords.us/radio Chinatown Records Radio is going live on air! Tune in live 1-2pm for a Think!Chinatown & Chinatown Records B2B (back-to-back) radio show, reliving the past 5 summers of rocking Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 & Chinatown Night Market 橋頭夜市 together! Chinatown Records Radio launches onto the airwaves & beyond with a […]
Performance Schedule & RSVP Thu, Aug. 13 • 7:30 PM - John Park & Jeena Fri, Aug. 14 • 7:30 PM - John Park & Jeena Sat, Aug. 15 • 7:30 PM - OKDAL & Yozoh Sun, Aug. 16 • 5 PM - OKDAL & Yozoh RSVP Period: July 22–27 RSVPs will open on July 22 […]
Before Taiwanese Waves (@taiwanesewaves) takes over Central Park, we’re bringing the sound of Taiwan to 929. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Taiwanese Waves returns to SummerStage on August 16 with a free concert showcasing some of Taiwan’s most exciting artists. We’re kicking off the weekend early with a night dedicated to the sounds that have defined […]
This August, join us for the first public presentation of Chunxiang: A Queer Musical, an original Mandarin musical inspired by The Peony Pavilion. ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP This event is a work-in-progress staged musical reading workshop featuring the first half of the musical. It is not a complete production or a fully staged performance. Through live […]
10 year anniversary of the Taiwanese Waves concert, going behind the scenes with the people who bring it all to life on/offstage 𝗦𝗔𝗧 𝟬𝟴/𝟭𝟱 3-5PM (NYC) // 3-5AM (TW) 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 🌐 chinatownrecords.us/radio 𝟯-𝟰 @taiwanesewaves x @chinatownrecordsproject 𝟰-𝟱 @mongtongband x @vickihuang8 🎊 celebrate onstage on 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝟬𝟴/𝟭𝟲 at @summerstage central park with the full @taiwanesewaves lineup ~ @9m88 @ozifp @y3loooooo @y310club @chance.s.emerson @mongtongband @chinatownrecordsproject @rochellehkwan
Six-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill (@pianitis), a leading voice in Afro-Latin Jazz, is joined by longtime collaborator, bassist and composer Vincent Hsu (@vincenthsujazz), whose award-winning music […]
Doors Open: 5:00 PM Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, 10021 Taiwanese Waves is celebrating its 10th anniversary by showcasing a diverse lineup of artists from across the musical spectrum. This year’s program includes a trio of R&B and hip-hop acts: 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”), a jazzy singer-songwriter with strong R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop influences; […]
Join us on Friday, August 21st at the Japan Village Courtyard for a vibrant evening of refreshing beer, food, and live performances, and vendors. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer vibe!🏮🍢 Performers Lineup: @ayanocat @fune_kitagawa @mari___aoki 📍Japan Village Courtyard 🗓️Friday, August 21st ⏰ 4-8 PM
Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. After being taught the instrument by his mother […]
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and Bang & Olufsen (B&O) are partnering for New Music Mondays, a series of intimate listening sessions for Asian/Asian American musicians to mix, mingle, and listen to their own music on state-of-the-art speakers by Bang & Olufsen in their SoHo listening room. The listening session is a private event and […]
Bringing back one of our most popular theme nights, celebrating the one and only Utada Hikaru. Home to First Love, the best-selling album in Japanese music history, Utada’s catalog has shaped generations of J-Pop. This night also comes at a special moment, with their English-language albums being pressed on vinyl for the first time. From […]
Known as the "Mozart of Madras," A.R. Rahman is an iconic composer who brought Indian music to the global stage with his Oscar and Grammy-winning score for Slumdog Millionaire. Come celebrate three decades of his groundbreaking discography through a bold, contemporary lens. Experience his timeless hits reimagined through Rini’s signature blend of Indian Classical roots, electronic textures, and […]
Filipino pop phenomenon BINI features 8 multi-talented members, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena. The girls have quickly become the biggest female Filipino artist in history, and second biggest artist overall in the Philippines, holding both the #1 & #2 spots on the top Filipino music charts simultaneously with the hits Salamin, […]
This Saturday, we welcome Brooklyn-based guest DJ Ben-C for Tokyo Summer, a warm, breezy journey through Japanese City Pop and beyond. Expect selections from Minako Yoshida, Tatsuro Yamashita, Makoto Matsushita, Piper, and more, woven together with Brazilian pop, Italo disco, world grooves, and anything else that feels like summer in Tokyo. Ben-C is a vinyl […]
Step into a world of hushed glances, slow-burning romance, and aching nostalgia. In the Mood for Love is an evening devoted to love songs from China to Latin America and beyond—spanning Mandopop classics and cinematic themes from Wong Kar-wai’s iconic film—reimagined through a lush, jazz-inflected lens by The Red Pavilion Jazz Band. Immerse yourself in a night suspended […]
Join us on Sunday, August 30, for an exceptional live jazz performance at NOFLEX. This special Live Jazz Night features the New York-based Jinju Kim Quartet, led by a rising star from South Korea, in collaboration with world-renowned guitar maestro Pasquale Grasso. Jinju Kim is a captivating jazz singer who grew up listening to everything […]
We’re celebrating season 5 of Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 on Mosco Street! Think!Chinatown x Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 team up for another summer of music and memories at the historic newsstand. We’re back with a stacked lineup of DJs and printmaking artist to light up our Chinatown dance floor with the whole family and neighborhood. See […]
Silsila, meaning continuation, reflects and honors the timeless journey of South Asian classical music, where each note carries the wisdom of the past while creating new expressions for the future. Resonance evokes the lingering voice of the sitar - the way a note continues to echo long after it has been played, connecting artists, traditions, and […]
Enter the singular world of Faye Wong as vocalist April Wu and her band reimagines the music of one of Chinese pop’s most iconic and unconventional artists through jazz. Moving through dream pop, Mandopop, alternative rock, and the cool melancholy of 1990s Hong Kong, the evening draws from beloved songs including 红豆 (Red Bean), 梦中人 (Dreams), 天空 (Sky), […]
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. No tickets needed, just […]
Step into the world of Old Chinatown and let The Red Pavilion Jazz Band transport you to a bygone era of jazz noir. With smoky melodies and sultry rhythms, the music evokes the allure and mystery of America's historic Chinatowns, capturing the gritty and seductive atmosphere they once held, with its notoriously dangerous streets and fun establishments […]
Poets: Huang Xiang + Victoria Zhang + Mónica Sarmiento-Archer Jazz Duo: Tamir Lifshitz and Hillai Govreen In 2004, poet Huang Xiang collaborated with renowned American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake to initiate the “Jazz Poetry Concert,” establishing the “Jazz Poetry Month” tradition that continues in Pittsburgh to this day. Today, this jazz poetry concert returns with […]
The Red Pavilion presents The 2046: A World of Wong Kar Wai, a chamber ensemble experience inspired by the films of Wong Kar Wai. Led by Victor Lin, the music draws from In the Mood for Love, 2046, Days Of Being Wild, and related works, shaped by the understated, recurring motifs that define his cinematic language. Built on restrained, cyclical […]