Kundiman creates a space where Asian Americans can explore, through art, the unique challenges that face the new and ever changing diaspora. We see the arts as a tool of empowerment, of education and liberation, and of addressing proactively the legacy we will leave for our future.
This May, thank you for helping us achieve our goal in raising over $25,000 to directly cover scholarships for the Retreat, Online Classes, and free programs for Regional Groups.
This May, help us to achieve our goal of 100 donors and raise $25,000 to directly cover scholarships for the Retreat, Online Classes, and free programs for Regional Groups.
Join Kundiman Southern California and the Poetic Research Bureau for "A Night with Kundiman," featuring readings by Jessica Abughattas, Alli Cruz, and Kien Lam. This event will take place on Thursday, September 3rd at the Poetic Research Bureau (2220 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057) at 7:30 PM.
Kundiman and MacDowell present a Katherine Min Fellowship Reading with Nawaaz Ahmed, Mira Jacob, Kayla Min Andrews, Niv Sekar, and Monika Sok.
Join Kundiman Pacific Northwest for a Virtual Book Club to discuss Mele by Kalehua Kim. This free event will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at 7:00 PM PST.
Join Kundiman Pacific Northwest for a "New Books Showcase," featuring readings by nawa angel a.h., Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho, Kalehua Kim, Jennifer Perrine, and M. K. Thekkumkattil. This free, virtual event will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 PM PST. To receive the Zoom link, please sign up here in advance.
Kundiman and NYU present a New Books Reading with Stine An, Noah Arhm Choi, Benedict Nguyễn, and Bobuq Sayed
Kundiman will be at the Brooklyn Book Festival, sharing a booth with Kaya Press!
Join Kundiman South for a free, virtual group reading to celebrate Gauri Awasthi’s debut poetry collection, Mother Wound . This event will feature readings by Gauri Awasthi, Esther Lin, Ibrahim Badra, and Prashant Pundir, and will include a brief Q&A. It will also help raise funds for a children’s organization in Gaza. The event will take place via Zoom on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM ET.
Join Kundiman for a reading at the 2026 Dodge Poetry Festival titled Embodied Connection featuring Fatimah Asghar, Sanam Sheriff, and R. A. Villanueva.
