Reinventing the Future Through Music Creation

Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk that challenges viewers to reimagine artistic collaboration and cultural representation in the United States. Delve into Yan Pang's innovative opera theatre project, One-Log Bridge, which combines elements of Chinese opera, classical Western opera, and Hip Hop dance to amplify historically silenced voices. Discover how this unique approach to music creation can foster multicultural understanding and address complex social dynamics related to resilience, race, solidarity, immigration, and settlement challenges. Gain insights from Pang's interdisciplinary background as a visiting assistant professor of music and her work in inter-cultural music composition and performance. Learn how artistic rigor and diverse identities can come together to create a powerful platform for dignity and respect in contemporary society.