Events › Sonic Histories: Living Room Listening with Chinatown Records 華埠錄音

Join us for a special Living Room Listening event at the library, presented by Chinatown Records 華埠錄音. This intimate gathering invites you to delve into the music we love and the histories behind them.

Experience the history and memories of Chinatown's musical heritage through a curated selection from Chinatown Records' expansive archive—featuring over 30 record collections passed down from family and neighbors. Listen to the songs that have resonated in Chinatown living rooms for generations, and uncover the personal stories and memories that come with them.

We believe everyone can be both a DJ and an oral historian, so we encourage guests to bring a favorite record of their own or pick a favorite from the Chinatown Records collection to listen and soundtrack our living room with us – and share the special memories attached to these treasured songs.

After the event, you'll have the chance to submit your own beloved song and memory to create a community playlist on Spotify – a collective musical record, celebrating our shared experiences and stories. You’ll also take home a special reminder to reconnect with someone special over your favorite songs.

Walk away from this event inspired by the music and memories of others, and find new ways to connect with the songs that shape your own life stories. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate music and memory in a warm, community-centered setting.

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