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
The Morin Khuur: Mongolia’s Horsehead Fiddle
Morin Khuur: The Mongolian Horsehead Fiddle The Morin Khuur (Matouqin, 马头琴), also known as the horsehead fiddle, is a traditional Mongolian bowed stringed instrument. It … Read more
The Ghaychak: A Melodic Heritage of Xinjiang
The Ghaychak also known as Aijieke: A Comprehensive Overview of a Traditional Xingjianese Instrument. Ghaychak (Aijieke, 艾捷克), also known as Halzak (哈尔扎克), is a prominent … Read more
The Tembor: Unraveling the Strings of Xinjiang’s Musical Past
The Tembor’s Evolution: From Royal Courts to Contemporary Concerts. The Dutar, also known as Tembor (تەمبۈر) and in Chinese as 弹布尔 (Tán bù’ěr), is an … Read more
The Sai Ding: The Musical Heartbeat of the Blang People
The Sai Ding (赛玎), also known as the Blang Qin (布朗玎) in Han Chinese, is a plucked string instrument integral to the Blang ethnic group. … Read more