The Lost Melodies of Zhu
Rediscovering the Zhu: From Imperial Courts to Cultural Eclipse. The Zhu (筑) is an ancient Chinese string instrument, one of the earliest known plucked-string instruments … Read more
The Leiqin: China’s Two-Stringed Wonder
Leiqin (雷琴): A Unique Chinese Two-Stringed Fiddle The Leiqin (雷琴), often characterized as one of the most distinctive instruments in Chinese folk string music, emerged … Read more
Huluhu: The Traditional Chinese Gourd Instrument with Centuries of History
The Cultural Fabric of Huluhu: Ethnic Music and Traditional Art. The Huluhu, a distinctive Chinese string instrument, is prominent among the Zhuang (壮族) and Buyi … Read more