APICC is proud to feature and present resident artist, composer, pianist and music director, Jon Jang as part of the 24th annual United States of Asian America Festival: Forging Our Futures - SoMa & Chinatown. Jon Jang will give a virtual residency exploring what it is to be ‘Alien’, ‘American’ and ‘Asian American’. In collaboration with poet, writer, performance artist and educator, Paul S. Flores, the series will culminate in a performance of Jon Jang’s new work, Never Again Now!, featuring the Jon Jangtet and Paul S. Flores!
EVENTS IN THE SERIES
BROWN DREAMS featuring Paul S. Flores
Thursday, May 6 @ 7-9PM PST
Paul S. Flores presents a dynamic introduction to and spoken word presentation about Latino movements for liberation and solidarity. The evening will feature Flores performing new spoken word pieces addressing the internment of Latino immigrants and the impact of family incarceration and separation on the greater Latino community. Flores will also invite two artists from the Latino and Asian community to join his performance and present their work on Latino Asian solidarity.
A Conversation between Jon Jang and Paul S. Flores
Wednesday, May 19 @ 7-9PM PST
Join Jon Jang and Paul Flores in conversation about the creative process of Never Again Now! They will explore the historical struggles their communities face have faced and the power of art to lead us through the challenges of today.
Never Again, NOW! at Portsmouth Square
Sunday, May 30 @ 3:30-5:45PM PST
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
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Header image alternative text: A red-orange paper textured event graphic with text that reads Never Again, NOW! A conversation with Jon Jang & Paul S. Flores. To the right are head shot images of Jon Jang and Paul S. Flores.
May 13, 2021 at 7:00pm - May 30, 2021
BROWN DREAMS featuring Paul S. Flores
May 6, 2021 at 7pm - 9pm
A Conversation between Jon Jang and Paul S. Flores
May 19, 2021 at 7pm - 9pm
Never Again, NOW! at Portsmouth Square
May 30, 2021 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
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