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
Tuhu: A Cultural Icon of Zhuang Music
The Tuhu’s Distinctive Design and Cultural Significance. Tuhu, also known as 土胡, is a traditional two-stringed fiddle originating from the Zhuang people in Guangxi, China. … Read more
SuGudu: The Resonant String of Naxi Culture in Yunnan
Mongolian Roots to Naxi Tunes: The Evolution of the SuGudu Instrument. The SuGudu (苏古笃), also known as SeGudu, is a traditional stringed instrument of the … Read more
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