Cultural appropriation or appreciation? Tracing the history of mahjong in America
Under the Radar speaks with two local Chinese mahjong players and enthusiasts about the current mahjong craze and the game's centuries-old history
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Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
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The Real Story Behind "Émigré"
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Josef and Otto Journey to Shanghai
Otto (Mathew White) and Josef (Arnold Livingston Geis) perform "Shanghai." -
Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil
Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.
