Dong Xi LIVE IN CONCERT

IN CHERRY HILL PARK: Dong Xi, Best World Music Artist /Group WAMMIE (2020) and nominee for Outstanding Sound Design of Helen Hayes Award (2020), is honored to bring the audience to a new sound world with their bi-lingual music. Dong Xi translates to “East and West,” and is a collaboration between world percussionist Tom Teasley and Yang Qin (Chinese dulcimer) virtuoso Chao Tian. Tom Teasley combines global percussions from Africa, India, Middle-East, Brazil, and Cuba with American jazz. Chao Tian performs with techniques that combines her traditional Chinese music background with sounds reminiscent of the Persian Santoor, American dulcimer, and even slide guitar. They are joined by Shu-Chen Chef the Founder of the critically acclaimed Gin Dance Company. Each of GDC's works reflects Shu-Chen's rich Asian Dance heritage and Eastern philosophy blended with Western fluidity of movement and culture that touch the soul through visuals arts and movement. Outdoors/Bring Seating/Park at Falls Church Community Center