From Mei Lanfang’s groundbreaking U.S. tour in 1930 to today’s fusion of Beijing opera with Western genres, Chinese music has long been a bridge across cultures. These exchanges have sparked ...

[1.] Ancient Chinese musical instruments -- The dawn of musical culture : China's oldest musical instruments -- The wonder of bronze : a tour of Shang and Zhou musical instruments -- Palace pageantry ...

“Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers,” co-written by Jesse Green. A supernatural tale that dates to 18th century China is transferred to contemporary times in “Painted Skin,” a ...

Tyler Thompson is an unlikely star in the world of Chinese opera. The black teenager from Oakland has captivated audiences in the U.S. and China with his ability to sing pitch-perfect Mandarin and ...

Presiding over a table stuffed with every imaginable Chinese delicacy, Stewart Wallace appeared very much the Jew at ease: cracking jokes, expertly wielding chopsticks and savoring every bite, his ...

This year marks the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, which began in 1905 with the film “Dingjun Mountain.” Fittingly for a country with a rich, centuries-old opera tradition, this first domestic ...