San Chuan (“Three Rivers”) is a trio of three young and energetic women, Wang Yao, Sang Ka and Liu Yu, who play the Chinese zither…
Artist Profiles: San Chuan
Tag: Chinese music
Artist Profiles: Hanggai
Hanggai, composed of young musicians from Beijing and the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia, is at the forefront of a modern Mongolian folk revival…
Artist Profiles: Guilian Liu
Guilian Liu was born in Shanghai and is one of the world’s premiere pipa (lute) masters. Liu graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing…
Artist Profiles: Gong Linna
Gong Linna was born 1975 in Guiyang, Guizhou province (located in the Southwest of China). She first appeared on stage at the age of five.…
Artist Profiles: Geling Jiang
Geling Jiang is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, who started her professional training at age of 10. After graduated from Wu Han musical Conservatory, she became a…
A Fascinating Journey Through the Folk Music of Poland, Ukraine and Beyond
Dagadana – Meridian 68 Meridian 68 is a beautifully-crafted production by Polish-Ukrainian band Dagadana. The ensemble is well-known for its fusion of Ukrainian and Polish…
Artist Profiles: A Moving Sound
In the music of A Moving Sound (Shen Don) traditional Taiwanese, Chinese and neighboring Asian music forms are fused in new original song compositions. Instruments…
Toronto to Host the 14th Annual Asian Music Series in April and May
Small World Music has announced the lineup for the 14th Annual Asian Music Series, a set of concerts that celebrates Asian and South Asian Heritage…
Superb Chinese String Alchemy
Red Chamber Gathering (Asza Discs ZAN17, 2014) Gathering is the latest album by Red Chamber, one of the finest string music ensembles in North America.…