Mosaic Mind
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) with Artists in Residence Robert Kuang and TONIE, Keepsake co-founder Jasmine Jang, and songwriters Frank Song Jr. and Shakthisree Gopalan. Explore the inner workings of the mind and break barriers as these five artists bridge the gaps across identities and genres, instruments and vocal ranges, in a performance that highlights and humanizes mental health.
This is a benefit show supporting Asian Mental Health Collective.
Special thanks to Culture Kitchn, Indomie, and Spring Cafe, for being a part of Mosaic Mind. Purchase a raffle ticket at the show for a chance to win a variety pack of Culture Kitchn Kombucha!
Doors: 6:30pm ET
Tickets:
In-person advanced: $15
In-person at door: $25
Online video (live & recorded): $10
TW: We are dedicated to creating safe spaces for our artists and audience. No discrimination will be tolerated and we aim to infuse this show with joy, but it is also intended to be vulnerable in conversation. Topics that may come up include disorders, body image, sexual violence, self-harm, and suicide. Resources for finding help will also be discussed and provided.
TONIE, Jasmine Jang, Robert Kuang, Frank Song Jr., & Shakthisree Gopalan.
Frank Song Jr. (he/him)
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 shows Roots Less Traveled and Linguistics (2022).
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Jasmine Jang (she/her)
Jasmine Jang is a born and raised New York City-based singer/songwriter and the co-founder of Keepsake House. She is the artist of one full-length album and three EPs, the latest of which, “In Circles Now,” was released last October. Her songs have been described as genuine and ethereal, making their way onto Spotify editorial playlists including Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds: Indie. Her love and excitement for live music extends from the close-knit, conversational exchange between an artist and her audience, which she hopes she can fulfill not only with her own work, but with the community of artists at Keepsake House.
In addition to co-founding Keepsake House, Jasmine has previously performed in the Keepsake House shows From Story to Song (2021), Jay Miners: In Betweens Album Release Show, Show Yourself, and A Keepsake Christmas.
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Robert Kuang (he/they)
Robert Kuang is a pianist and life coach, with a focus on decolonizing our creative expression, leadership development, and energy restoration. He grew up in Beijing, China, before immigrating to America at 9 years old. He is a co-host of "I Feel Awful," a multi-lingual leadership podcast, and the creator of "Side by Side," an interview series highlighting insights and experiences of creatives, artists, healers, and warriors.
Robert has previously performed in the Keepsake House shows A Keepsake Christmas and Foresight (2023) and is a 2023 Artist in Residence.
Shakthisree Gopalan (she/her)
Filmfare award winning playback-singer, performing artist and singer/songwriter, Shakthi has worked extensively with reputed composers in the Indian Film Music Industry—Oscar and Grammy winning composer A.R.Rahman, Anirudh Ravichander, Harris Jeyaraj, Santosh Narayanan to name a few—working in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.
Apart from being a playback-singer and recording artist in the Indian Film Music Industry, Shakthi is also an independent artist. As a composer, producer and singer/songwriter, Shakthi has been releasing her original music and collaborative projects independently, and performing at live concerts through the years.
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TONIE (they/them)
TONIE is doing their very best to make you cry, in all the best ways. Their music is deeply autobiographical, taking on topics such as love and heartbreak, struggles with depression, and queer contemplations. TONIE wraps challenging conversations in luscious synths, driving guitars, and dynamic vocals that invites listeners to love themselves fully and bask in their feels.
The LA-native writes and produces each synth-pop track from the comfort of their skylit home studio in Brooklyn, NY—a perfect backdrop for the emotional vulnerability that colors their lyrics. Proudly Vietnamese American, nonbinary, and themselves!
TONIE has previously performed in the Keepsake House shows Show Yourself, Meet Cute Music, A Keepsake Christmas, and Foresight (2023), was the Music Director of From Story to Song (2021 & January 2023), and is a 2023 Artist in Residence.
Read our interview with TONIE.
With proceeds benefiting…
Asian Mental Health Collective
It is the mission of AMHC to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. With the rapid development of and focus on personal well-being in individualistic societies, people are now more aware of the detrimental effects of poor mental health and mental illnesses than ever before. However, as members of the Asian Diaspora, there are often strong cultural underpinnings related to our mental health experiences that go unaddressed. Mental health issues do not exist in individuals only, and this is especially true for those who come from cultures that value collectivism. Experiences shaped by cultural ideals that value face, achievement, and filial piety are interwoven in the fabric of our understanding of the world. Intertwined with generations of exposure to trauma, these ideals, while not inherently unhealthy, are often expressed in ways that create dissonance for the children of the diaspora who live in increasingly globalized societies. It is apparent that there is a generational and cultural rift in many Asian families, with mental health woven through both overt confrontations and unspoken grievances as a result. AMHC hopes to help bridge those divides.
And sponsored in-kind by…
Culture Kitchn
The idea for Culture Kitchn came from Helena and Daniel—NYC-based wife and husband duo—realized, as Asian Americans, the flavors they grew up with were not on kombucha shelves. Think Lychee and Yuzu. So, they took it upon themselves to produce flavors that reflected different cultures, design packaging that playfully speaks to each, and brew the drink in the way they wanted to enjoy.
Indomie
Indomie is produced by Indofood, the pioneer of instant noodles in Indonesia and is one of the largest instant noodles manufacturers in the world. Indomie comes in many varieties from the classic soup flavours such as Chicken, Vegetable, and Chicken Curry, to our most popular flavour Indomie Mi Goreng. Available in over 100 countries around the world such as Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle Eastern countries. With 19 billion packs annual production capacity, it’s no wonder that Indomie is flavour, favoured by the world.
Spring Cafe
Casual choice for vegan burgers, bao buns & smoothies, presented in a counter-serve format located right outside the Canal St. subway station in Manhattan Chinatown.
*Note: Rockwood Music Hall is a 21+ venue. Government-issued ID is required to enter.