The rondalla was introduced to us by the West through Spain whose explorers first came to the islands in 1521. Comprising various plucked string instruments of the lute and guitar family (banduria, ...

There comes a moment in 'The Nutcracker' when the Sugar Plum Fairy dances to a tune you’ve probably heard before. Over plucked string instruments, a glassy bell-like melody emerges from a celesta, ...

With a history spanning over 2,000 years, the ruan is one of China's oldest and most treasured plucked string instruments that continues to enthrall audiences with its timeless beauty and soothing ...

Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, each with its own customs and traditions. Those groups have created a variety of traditional musical instruments, which have played an important role in Vietnamese ...

The pipa (Chinese lute) is one of the most important plucked string instruments in Chinese music with a history dating back centuries. But in a modern twist the Oriental Angels, a traditional female ...