Underground Rail Road to My Heart- sounds (and sights) inspired by Fred Ho

Fred Ho, was an American composer, writer, and activist. The bandleader of the Afro Asian Music Ensemble, he crafted a unique style that fused free jazz (a term he hated, as he felt it was derogatory toward the tradition) with traditional Chinese music in a way that felt so natural, so right on. Fred Ho died in 2014, his legacy continues to amaze and provoke.

This evening is dedicated to the revolutionary art of the meeting of minds and blending of souls that was crucial to the music of Fred Ho. The players may interpret, respond, or (re)act as they see fit to the music, writing, or spirit that he made during his 3 decades-plus as a radical creative force. It’s a laboratory for playing, testing out things, and making things swing!

Featuring amazing musicians and artists including:

Alex Sniderman
Cecilia Lopez
Daniel Carter
Eva Novoa
Kevin Ramsey
LeLe Dai
Samantha Riott
Vivienne Aerts
Yuko Togami
Art Jones

A project by Art Jones as part of the 2024-25 Bandung Residency, a collaboration between Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA).