Yut Chia: Billie Jean EDM Violin Remix

When New York City went into COVID-19 lockdown, Yut Chia started playing music with dystopian backgrounds that showcased the city’s empty streets. In this video, Yut Chia performed his remix of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” on one of the most iconic street corners in NYC — the “Bloody Angle.” 

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Preserving the Livestreams that Got Us Through the Pandemic

Knowing that I will be getting my first jab of the vaccine in the upcoming week, I optimistically look forward to the world returning to normal, even if it becomes a different kind of normal. As we are heading out of the COVID-19 pandemic, livestreams are dwindling in numbers, and some musicians are already back […]

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What are NYC’s Street Performers Doing During COVID-19?

Street performing, also called busking, has been around for centuries. It can be traced back to medieval Europe when entertainers often played in public squares for tips. In modern day, street performing is common across the world.  In NYC, buskers play a critical part in the city’s culture. You can find them all across the […]