Linguistics
Explore the language of music and the music of language in this newly themed Keepsake House show, with performances in Korean from Keepsake Artist in Residence Sarah Kang, Thai from Napat Snidvongs, and Tamil from Rini. These bilingual musicians will meet in the round for a seminar on the songwriting process. Join us as we study lyrical composition and celebrate immigrant histories in a show that strives to illustrate how music is a language that’s universal.
Doors open: 6:00pm
Tickets:
In person (Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3): $20
Livestream via Zoom: $10
Relive Linguistics by watching the entire show as it was filmed for streaming. Click the video to view artist credits and setlists.
Sarah Kang - Korean
Sarah Kang is a Korean-American jazz/soul/R&B singer/songwriter based in New York City. Born in South Korea and raised in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, her music, much like her life experiences, crosses the borders of genre. Her inspiration comes from artists like Crush, Bruno Major, and H.E.R.; however, her earnest voice paired with soul sensibilities and thoughtful songwriting create a sound that is all her own. Her hope is that her music can encourage listeners to ask important questions and provide safe, cozy spaces to rest. Sarah’s debut full-length album, “how i remember,” will be released this October.
Sarah has previously performed in the Keepsake House shows Sarah Kang, Foresight, and Show Yourself and is a 2022 Keepsake House Artist in Residence.
Napat Snidvongs - Thai
Napat Snidvongs is a Thai singer/songwriter who currently resides in New York City. Napat mixes Thai storytelling traditions of magical realism and Buddhist folktales with the independent music sound that he discovered while studying at an American high school in the late ‘90s. He released music through a Bangkok independent label, So::on DryFlower Records, and his compositions have been featured in many television commercials and Thai blockbuster films.
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Rini - Tamil
New Jersey based, Chennai born singer, composer and violinist Harini “Rini” Raghavan creates her own version of Indian electronica drawing from her formal training in Indian Classical music and work at Berklee to bring together sounds and music of her birthplace in India and her home in the US. An experienced performer and recording artist, she has recorded and performed with Grammy winning composers A.R.Rahman, Bill Whelan and the renowned Israeli Singer-Songwriter Idan Raichel, headlining prestigious festivals and venues in US and India, including Boston Symphony Hall, Lincoln Center, Beacon Theatre and the United Nations General Assembly. Rini has released music worldwide to critical acclaim, including a feature in Rolling Stone India, New York Music Daily, Republic of Jazz and World Music Central. Rini also tours with acts like Bollywood Boulevard and American Patchwork Quartet and is one of the composers, along with Andrew Orkin, for the popular Netflix show 'The Fame Game' starring Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit.
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With special guest…
Frank Song Jr. - Mandarin Chinese
Frank is originally from the northwest corner of Virginia, the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He relocated to Brattleboro, Vermont in 2020 from the NYC area, having taken pause from his music endeavors during the pandemic. His desire is to show that we are all connected; that the many textures of life are experienced by all and can be understood by all. Genres and cultural lines are not “real” but rather a construct we exist in. He writes about his family’s journey as immigrants, his own journey as a queer person, and his life in his home called America. He captures sound from East Asian folk, Irish Folk, American Folk/Bluegrass, R&B, and neo-soul music to tell his stories.
Frank has previously performed in the Keepsake House show Roots Less Traveled.
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And keepsakes sponsored by…
3 Aunties Thai Market
3 Aunties Thai Market offers imported Thai products, fresh ingredients and cooking utensils essential to authentic Thai cuisine. Located in Woodside, just a quick subway ride from Manhattan and right across from the famous Sripraphai Thai Restuarant.
Kam Hing Coffee Shop
Kam Hing Coffee Shop is a landmark of Manhattan Chinatown. It opened its doors about 35 years ago and is famous for its light, fluffy, and moist sponge cake. Chinese American owner Liz Yee and her family opened Kam Hing Coffee Shop as a way to pass down memories from generation to generation. Besides the original sponge cake version, you can find a multitude of flavors such as pandan, matcha, ube, black sesame, and coconut. (Bio by Izzy Chan and With Warm Welcome for The Infatuation.)
Round K by Sol
Round K by Sol is a modern Korean cafe & bar located in Manhattan Chinatown. Most of their food and drinks are inspired by Korean culture and use Korean ingredients such as kimchi, used to make their original kimchi butter and kimchi ranch. In addition, their drinks are derived from Korean spirits like Soju. In Korean, Sol (솔) means Pine.
*Note: Rockwood Music Hall is a 21+ venue. Government-issued ID is required to enter.