IlluminAsia | An Evening with Madame Gandhi

Registration in advance recommended but not required. Some activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first come, first served basis.

To conclude Day Two of IlluminAsia, join us for an evening concert with an opening performance by Mongolian American singer and songwriter, TMUUN, and headlining performance by award-winning artist and activist Madame Gandhi!

Madame Gandhi is known for her uplifting, percussive electronic music and positive message about gender liberation and personal power. “Going deep, bravely into the pain” is how Madame Gandhi describes Vibrations, her third studio album—and it could easily double as a subtitle for it. For several years prior to the pandemic, the overachieving artist and public speaker had spent her life traveling on and off. (Here’s a sampling: Touring Oprah and MIA alike; leading a Ted Talk; writing a song for Hillary Clinton’s streaming series, Gutsy.) “While that time was beautiful, it distracted me from deeper emotional work that I didn’t know I had to do. Sometimes when we’re in that pain,” Gandhi says, “we forget that getting past it is possible. After all, pain are the pulsations that remind us we’re alive.

TMUUN, a Mongolian American singer and songwriter based in the DMV area, seamlessly blends R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary influences with her Mongolian heritage. Born and raised in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, TMUUN's musical journey began from a young age with the co-writing of her first song in 2012. She later moved to the US at 18, where she continued to develop her musical skills and embraced diverse experiences in various cities, enriching her music with a universal appeal.
TMUUN's debut single 'Santa Fe' in 2021 beautifully showcases her ethereal, groovy, and genuine style, reflecting her dreamy melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Her latest single, 'Rays of the Sun,' released on April 23rd, signifies her ongoing passion for sharing her music worldwide.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase by RASA, Arnis' Kitchen, and more!

Image of Madame Gandhi courtesy of TBA Agency. Image of TMUUN by Jimee S.

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