On this new release, Wu Man gives listeners an extensive introduction to the pipa and its versatility. Wu Man has earned respect and acclaim for her performances and recordings since the early 1990s. She has worked with many well-known artists in several genres, including composers Philip Glass, Bright Sheng, and Tan Dun (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), along with avant-garde musician and producer Brian Eno. She credits these collaborations as having given her the versatility needed to record this new improvisational album, about which she explains, “I wanted to see how far the pipa could go, and how diverse my musical style could be. That is why I made this album.”
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
