jason chu, Alan Z, and MC Tingbudon will perform in Pittsburgh on April 16 as part of their "Chinatown Tour." The performance will be part of the Pittsburgh's Historic Chinatown public celebration on the 16h. A profile of the artists, from their publicists:
Rapper/activist jason chu has been recognized by the Mellon Foundation, OCA Greater Los Angeles, the LA City Department of Cultural Affairs, BBC, NBC Asian America, and more as a leading voice in Asian American culture. He tours extensively nationwide, centering empathy and storytelling in his work.
Rapper/singer Alan Z is a mainstay in the Atlanta hip-hop scene with a national audience earned from performing coast-to-coast, while building a dedicated online following. He’s been seen going viral on Instagram and TikTok with rap verses about Asian American history and social issues. Credits on Wu Assassins (Netflix), iZombie (The CW), Sony Music Entertainment.
Rapper, multimedia artist, and revolutionary Jamel Mims aka MC Tingbudong is on the front lines of resistance against mass incarceration. In 2008, Mims received a Fulbright Scholarship to compile a multimedia ethnography on the hip hop subculture in Beijing. He works as a Mandarin teacher and leads workshops for Chinese teachers on using hip hop pedagogy in the classroom. His work has been featured in the New York Times and on CBS.
The concert starts at 3:00 pm at 520 Third Ave. (
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jason chu, Alan Z, and MC Tingbudon will perform in Pittsburgh on April 16 as part of their "Chinatown Tour." The performance will be part of the Pittsburgh's Historic Chinatown public celebration on the 16h. A profile of the artists, from their publicists: