Xinjiang’s Khushtar: Stringing Together History and Modernity
Khushtar (胡西它尔): A Unique Musical Instrument of the Uyghur The Khushtar (胡西它尔) is a distinctive four-stringed bowed instrument integral to Uyghur music in Xinjiang. This … Read more
The Sanxian: China’s Ancient String Instrument and Its Cultural Journey
The Sanxian, also known as 三弦, is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument, which has also spread to Ryukyu (modern-day Okinawa) and Japan. The origins … Read more