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Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble
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Kentuckiana based music ensemble performing music from all over Asia including folk tunes, art music, and original compositions by Asian and Asia diasporic composers.

@silpayamanant.bsky.social artistic director and founder.
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As I approach 100 US Filipino Rondalla/String Band I'm reminded of this quote by Ronnie Malley. What we, or mainstreamized views of music, state as popular is always a matter of perspective.
September 10, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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Our string section is less than a year old now--we just welcomed Cathy (violin) and Sarah (cello) to their first rehearsal with us Sun as we revisited some rep we used to play from the SWANA region as well as tunes from East & Southeast Asia!

Video: Excerpt of Mohamed El Mougy's "Tamr Henna"
August 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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We are excited to be a part of the Artsreach MeX Project 2026/2027 season!

For more info about the program, visit this link:

"Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach MeX Project Elevates Local Artists and Organizations"
www.kentuckyperformingarts.org/blog/kentuck...

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Image of a social media post by Artsreach MeX Project showing the 2026/2027 Season at Kentucky Performing Arts. Darryl Tucker Presents "Strolling with the Divine" August 4-7, 6:30-8:30 PM August 8-9, 4:00-8:00 PM on sale now "Body Politics Presented by Shasparay Irvin Hosted by Fairen Kia of Love Thy Belly" September 4-5, 2026 The Kentucky Center - MeX Theater on sale tba Louisville Hivemind Artist Collective Presents "Very Berry Dead by Jose Perez IV" April 5-11, 2027 The Kentucky Center - MeX Theater on sale tba Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble Presents "The Adventures of Hanuman, the Monkey King" May 17-23, 2027 The Kentucky Center - MeX Theater on sale tba
July 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Photos from Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble's performance of "Hanuman Crossing the Ocean" at the Henry Clay Theatre at the inaugural Louisville Fringe Puppet Slam! Jul 24, 2026

Shadow puppets/music by Jon Silpayamanant @silpayamanant.bsky.social

View the photos here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BcQ...
Image showing a collage of photos. Upper left, silhouettes of Hanuman, a monkey-like figure facing a Naga/serpent. Upper right is an image of members of Saw Peep standing in front of the projection screen taking bows before the audience. Bottom left is an image of members of Saw Peep sitting on the floor of the theater stage behind the screen surrounded percussion instruments like gongs and metallophones, and shadow puppets laying on the floor. Middle bottom image is Hanuman facing a giant Ogre: this is a view from the audience where the stage and full screen can be seen as well as some members of Saw Peep who are performing behind the screen. Right bottom image is artist director Jon Silpayamanant behind the screen looking at the camera holding the puppet of the naga/serpent. In the center of that image is a "+5" indicating there are more images to be seen. However, this is a screenshot of a facebook post where those images may be seen.
July 27, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble had a wonderful time performing the 'Louisville American 250: "Dawn's Early Light"!

So many wonderful and powerful stories/music by Indigenous peoples, Black Americans, and a wide variety of other groups to shed light on different types of celebrations!
Dawn's Early Light July 4th 2026 at Locust Grove Approach July 4th with Intention Honor America's 250™ with local indigenous elders; spiritual, religious, and cultural leaders; community breakfast; dancers, singers, drumming; and more... Independence Bank America 250 Louisville Locust Grove Dawn's Early Light Full Schedule 5:00am - Sacred Fire Lit & Silent Reflection 6:30am - Sunrise & Silence Broken By Indigenous Drum 6:45am - Jingle Dress Dancers 7:00am - Libation Pouring with Ed White 7:10am - Celebration of the Ancestors Led by Harlina Trumbo & Akoben Rooted 7:30am - Sankofa Singers perform Black Gospel Spirituals 7:45am - Interfaith Blessing 8:00am - Singing Resistance Performs Communal Songs 8:30am - La Casita Center Land Acknowledment & Song 9:00am - Asia Institute Crane House 8:00am-10:00am - Community Breakfast Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane America 250 Celebration Louisville Independence Bank
July 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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In 2006 I started writing previews of music events that got published at Indianapolismusic . net (RIP) and the first one I submitted was this write-up for the Yakshagana dance-drama "Gadayuddha" [1]

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Screenshot of an archived page at archive.org from the music website indianapolis.net The image is a closeup headshot of one of the hcaracters from the Indian dance-drama "Gadayuddha" in a very elaborate headdress and jewelry of gold and a thick mustache and decorative make-up. The text below reads: "EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Yakshagana (The Celestial Opera) Story by Jon Silpayamanant and Melanie Hughes - Photos by Submitted Photos - October 1st @ India Community Center What do you get when you match a hero recognized as the strongest man in heaven, hell and earth against an extremely powerful prince whose body is said to be made out of thunder, along with a dispute over the dignity of a beautiful damsel and a kingdom or two? One exciting martial arts dance-drama, Gadayuddha, that lasts for more than two hours!"
July 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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We'll see you soon at the Louisville Philippine Independence Day Festival!

Saturday, June 13, 2026
4-8pm
Fourth Street Live!

crane-house.org/event/philip...

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Poster for the upcoming Philippine Independence Day Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The event is on Saturday June 13 on Fourth Street Live! from 4-8PM. The flyer has photos of performers including their names: Nokee Bucayu, Hotel Bourre Bonne; Jon Penaflorida, Kaylee Plunkett, Crestview Company; Umi Naughty; Robby Gomez; Loresa Lanceta; Jirah Dicapua; Reymart Tasic; Lou Filipino Choral Ensemble; Cultura Philippines; Hui Kaululehua; and Saw Peep. The bottom row of the poster includes a QR code and list of sponsors including their logos. Sponsors, in order from left to right are: Asia Institute - Crane House; Fourth Street Live!; Cultura Philippines; and the Louisville Downtown Partnership.
June 2, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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Raqs Maqom: Dances & Music of Central & West Asia

Sun-Oct 19-2PM
World Affairs Council Lobby
223 S 5th St, Louisville

Free-limited seating; RSVP: worldaffairscouncilofkentucky-bloom.kindful.com/e/see-paw-ra...

Raqs Maqom: collaboration between Crescent Moon Dance Co. & Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble
September 28, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Next Friday, Aug 29, we'll be at the World Affairs Council's inaugural WorldFest Kick-Off Reception. We hear it's already sold out, but you can come see us at WorldFest mainstage on Saturday at 3-4pm!

www.sawpeep.com/events/ @silpayamanant.bsky.social @divyakrthk.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble is so pleased to announce that we have been selected to be the COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence for December 2025!

Learn more about the COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence program:
www.lfpl.org/lifelong-lea...

Learn more about past COLLIDER artists: www.lfpl.org/past-collide...
May 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Thank you for joining us in celebration of the Thai New Year, Sonkran, at the Hanuman: the Monkey King Shadow Puppet & The Global Cello event last night!

Thanks to Woodbine Chamber, and Fund for the Arts for supporting the event with a mini grant for community events!

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April 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Thai huqins at Saw Peep rehearsal January 19 in prep for the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at the Americana World Community Center, February 8!
RSVP here: louisvilleorchestra.prospect2.com/f/13

Sheryll on saw duang (ซอด้วง) and Chelsea on saw u (ซออู้)! @silpayamanant.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Hope to see you at Lunar New Year Celebration at the Americana World Community Center Sat. February 8!

Sponsored by Crane House & Louisville Orch.; featuring musicians of the LO, River Lotus Lion Dance, Japan/America Soc of KY Yosakoi Dance, & Saw Peep!

RSVP: louisvilleorchestra.prospect2.com/f/13
January 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM