An Evening of Eastern Culture "Asian Soundscapes”

Folkmoot USA presents An Evening of Eastern Culture featuring “Asian Soundscapes.” 

Created by Min Xiao-Fen. Prepare yourself for extraordinary performances by Min Xiao-Fen on the Chinese pipa, Mari Ohta on the Japanese koto, Thom Nguyen on percussion, and the Warren Wilson College Gamelan Ensemble with classical Javanese dancer, Dr. Siti Kusujiarti.

This will be one of the most interesting and unique concerts of the season.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7 PM, Doors Open at 6 PM
Iron Wok food truck will be onsite featuring their delicious cuisine.
Folkmoot Friendship Center
112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC

Few artists have done more to both honor and reinvent the 2000-year history of the pipa than soloist, vocalist, and composer Min Xiao-Fen. Classically trained in her native China, Min served as a principal pipa soloist at Nanjing Traditional Music Orchestra. In 2023, Min received a prestigious commission from the Smithsonian Institution to compose scores for “Romance of the Fruit Peddler” and “Romance of the Western Chamber,” two historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s. NPR Weekend Edition lauded Ms. Min as “one of the world’s greatest virtuosos” and JazzTimes hailed her as “a pioneer in integrating her ancient instrument with modern jazz and improvised music.”

Purchase Tickets here