Diaspora (流散) is accordionist Josh Hou’s latest release and third album as a solo-bandleader. Continuing in the trajectory established by his first two records, he digs deeper into immigrant identity with a collection of music exploring the diasporic experience. The album features an expanded band, consisting of a frontline of Ray Larsen on trumpet and Alex Chuang on cello, backed by a rhythm section of Kelsey Mines on bass and Tai Taitano on drums. The music consists of songs from his Chinese and Malaysian heritage, as well as new compositions that reflect on life here, in relationship and connection to diaspora.
Come celebrate the release of this new album at Theatre Off Jackson with us on Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at 7pm!
Opening is Leanna Keith, a freelance flutist, artist, improviser, and composer in the Seattle area, who delights in creating sound experiences that make audiences laugh, cry, and say: “I didn’t know the flute could do that!
「流散」是手風琴手侯守仁最新的項目，也是他作為單獨樂隊指揮的第三張專輯。根據他前兩張專輯的方向，他通過這套探索流散者的音樂來更深地發掘移民身分。這張專輯有一個更大的樂隊，由小號手Ray Larsen和大提琴手莊雅琪作為前線，和節奏組的貝斯手Kelsey Mines和鼓手的Tai Taitano。這套音樂包括來自侯守仁中國和馬來西亞傳承的傳統曲，也有討論這裡的生活以及與流散關係的新作。歡迎觀眾8月18號的晚上7點在Theatre Off Jackson與我們一起慶祝這新專輯的發行！
開場演員是李妍娜，在西雅圖的一位長笛手、音樂家、即興者兼作曲家。他歡喜創造讓觀眾笑和哭的聲音體驗，並令人家說「我都不知道長笛可以這樣！」
