In the soft hum of Rudder Forum, ancient tones of bamboo flutes floated through the air as master musicians from around the ...

World Shakuhachi Festival is usually held in cities like Tokyo, London, Sydney and New York; this year's festival is in ...

As for making musical instruments from nature and plants ... The beads contacting the gourd make a truly cool sound. 6. Flutes from Bamboo You may love your bamboo plants – I know I love ...

For the final installment of its second season, John Burnett's world music showcase World Music Encounters will present 'Soundscapes of Japan' with two very popular musicians who might not be known ...

The bamboo flute's distinctive sound has been heard ... Even the rarest initial letters, such as "V" (valiha, a musical instrument from Madagascar), "X" (xylophones), and "Z" (zithers), are ...

exhibits and more while learning about a beloved instrument at the World Shakuhachi Festival at Texas A&M University. The shakuhachi is an end-blown Japanese bamboo flute that has been used in ...

From Shanghai to Hanoi, Dong Quang Vinh has made it his mission to bridge traditions and genres through his orchestras.

A bansuri flute musician came to San Francisco State University to educate and entertain the audience with classical Indian music.

By watching videos and playing by ear, he taught himself three Chinese instruments.   Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...