Ding Qin: An Ancient Musical Instrument of the De’ang People
The Dragon Head Qin: A Symbol of De’ang Musical Tradition. The Ding Qin (德昂族丁琴), also known as the Dragon Head Qin, is an ancient musical … Read more
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The Liuqin’s Role in Chinese Folk Music
Tracing the Liuqin’s Journey from Tang Dynasty to Modern Orchestras. The 柳琴 (Liuqin), also known as 柳叶琴 (Liuye Qin), 小琵琶 (Xiao Pipa), 金刚腿 (Jingangtui), and … Read more
The Unique Sound of Kong Qin: Wu Xiaochao’s Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Kong Qin: A Compact Instrument with a Rich Sound Palette. Kong Qin (孔琴) is a newly created ethnic plucked string instrument, developed by the guitar … Read more
Kong Hou: The Evolution of China’s Forgotten Harp
“From Han Dynasty to Modern Day: The Resurgence of the Kong Hou. The Kong Hou (箜篌), pronounced as “kōng hóu” in Pinyin, is a traditional … Read more
Harmony of Heritage: Inside the Sound of China’s Huluqin
Echoes of the Past: The Cultural Resonance of the Huluqin. The Huluqin (葫芦琴), an enchanting traditional Chinese string instrument, stands out for its unique construction … Read more
The Evolution of Huobusi: Tracing its Journey Through Asian Cultures
The Huobusi (火不思), a traditional instrument from Central Asia, is notable for its historical and cultural significance across several Asian countries. This stringed instrument, resembling … Read more
The Evolution of Guzheng: Tracing 2500 Years of Chinese Music History
The Guzheng (古筝): A Comprehensive Overview of China’s Traditional Plucked String Instrument The Guzheng (古筝), also known as zheng, Qin zheng (秦筝), and Han zheng … Read more
The Dūxiánqín: Tracing the Single-Stringed Wonder of East Asia
The Đàn bầu Story: A Vietnamese Interpretation of the Dūxiánqín. Dūxiánqín (獨弦琴), also known as a monochord or single-stringed instrument, is a traditional East Asian … Read more
The Dotar: A Traditional Instrument in Central and South Asia
Stringing Together Cultures: The Story of the Dotar. The Dotar (Chinese: 都塔尔; Persian: دو تار, dotār; Uzbek: dutor), also known as Dutar, is a member … Read more
The Ding Bengba: A Unique Instrument of the Dai People
The “ding bengba” (玎崩巴) is a traditional Chinese instrument, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Dai people (傣族) of Yunnan Province, located in … Read more
Dombra (冬不拉) – Traditional Long-Necked Lute of Central Asia
Intricacies of the Dombra: Strings That Weave Stories of Nomadic Life. Dombra (冬不拉), also known as Dombıra in Turkish, Домбыра in Kazakh, and دومبىرا in … Read more
Shanghai Demimondaine: Lorraine Murray’s Untold Story, Interview with Nick Hordern
A Riveting Tale of Society, Scandal, and Survival in Early 20th Century Shanghai: Interview with Nick Hordern Nick Hordern’s latest work, “Shanghai Demimondaine,” offers readers … Read more
Thai Artist Wins 2023 UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year Award
Microplastics Menace Highlighted in UOB’s Southeast Asian Art Award 2023″. Ms Pratchaya Charernsook, a Thai artist, has been awarded the 2023 UOB Southeast Asian Painting … Read more
Intersecting Art and History: The Story of Early Globalism in ‘Tales Things Tell’
‘Tales Things Tell: Material Histories of Early Globalisms‘ is a scholarly work that presents new perspectives on the histories of connectivity between Africa, Asia, and … Read more