All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region. One of the oldest, most identifiable sounds ...

On Nov. 15, I was seated in the Nelson Music Room ,eagerly awaiting people from all walks of life — elders with graying hair ...

Traditional Chinese music is gaining in worldwide popularity, playing an important role in today’s contemporary scene. Catering to the growing demand and with the aim of promoting traditional Chinese ...

Ji Wei, a renowned guzheng artist, enhances the traditional Chinese instrument's appeal and global presence through cultural outreach. On July 21, Ji Wei, a guzheng artist and the deputy director of ...

The earliest records of the guzheng were found in the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) but it was only in the following Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) period that it gained prominence. The musical ...

Young musician mesmerizes foreign audiences with her traditional Chinese instrument, Cai Hong reports. Peng Jingxuan plays the guzheng near to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. [China Daily] When ...

BEIJING, June 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The pursuit of beauty has been a timeless thread weaving throughout human history. China's distinct aesthetics are not only embodied in every aspect of Chinese ...

Modernising ancient cultures helps ensure they continue to be seen and heard With her guzheng, Feng hopes to inspire more people to pick up their traditions and brighten others’ day via music, where ...

Wang Yong laughingly describes himself as "a hybrid." He is definitely not, but his music might be. He has been trained in traditional ways, yet he produces his music on a computer. He teaches ...

Guzheng soloist Chang Jing has had a radical haircut before her concert on June 9 at the Poly Theater of Beijing. With short hair, she looks different from the usual image of a longhaired beauty, ...