This unique music, a fusion of ancient Asian traditions and Western harmonies, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans. It was performed by an eclectic group of musicians at the “I Am An American Live” concert in Beaverton, OR on April 15, 2023 at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, OR. The pieces were composed and arranged by Balamurali Balu (Bala), a renowned composer and music producer from the Tamil film industry.
I Am An American Live is a production of the award-winning nonprofit The Immigrant Story. This series of events is part of the programming by the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition, with the aim of drawing attention to the historic xenophobia experienced by the Asian American community in Oregon and across the U.S.
This free event is made possible by a generous contribution by Anne Naito-Campbell. Additional funds for Programming has been provided by Ronald Naito Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and by a grant from the Oregon Heritage Commission and Oregon Parks and Recreation.