Ancestor by Fictionals
This EP was supported by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities in conjunction with the "50 Years of HOPE and HA-HAs" exhibit. "Ancestor" is a project of Fictionals-- a Vietnamese diasporic artist and grassroots community organizer living in occupied Washington, DC.
This EP commemorates 50 years since the end of the american war in Vietnam and offers perspective that reflects the new generation of diasporic Vietnamese artists.
Tracklist
| 1. | Another Vietnam (feat. Angela Davis) | 2:14 |
| 2. | Meant for Me (Break this Fallacy) | 3:46 |
| 3. | Eden | 1:56 |
| 4. | Dreams, in Color | 2:55 |
Credits
released April 30, 2025
Creative Direction: Jess Nguyễn, Jennifer Phượng Bùi
Visual Team: Jennifer Phượng Bùi, Nuz, Karan, Raj
Eden Center film photography: Jenn Trần
Special Thanks
To the Vagabond Zine Project Leads and Community Builders – Anthony Lê and Philippa Phạm Hughes – for making this project possible through support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
To Việt Place Collective – Jenn Trần, Quỳnh Nguyễn, Phoebe Bùi, Hoài Nam Nguyễn, Bình Lý, Amanda Luo – for showing me how beautiful and resilient community organizing can be.
To Ann Hackler and June Millington, my mentors at the Institute for the Musical Arts – the love you have poured into giving me a home has given me endless hope; thank you for your guidance.
Creative Direction: Jess Nguyễn, Jennifer Phượng Bùi
Visual Team: Jennifer Phượng Bùi, Nuz, Karan, Raj
Eden Center film photography: Jenn Trần
Special Thanks
To the Vagabond Zine Project Leads and Community Builders – Anthony Lê and Philippa Phạm Hughes – for making this project possible through support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
To Việt Place Collective – Jenn Trần, Quỳnh Nguyễn, Phoebe Bùi, Hoài Nam Nguyễn, Bình Lý, Amanda Luo – for showing me how beautiful and resilient community organizing can be.
To Ann Hackler and June Millington, my mentors at the Institute for the Musical Arts – the love you have poured into giving me a home has given me endless hope; thank you for your guidance.
