On Saturday, May 9, the library will not host animals, but rather a variety of string instruments for children to explore and ...

When James Talambas plays the long string instrument, he often imagines flying. The instrument is 60 feet long and features ...

The Ravanahatha is one of the oldest bowed string instruments in the world. It is made from a coconut shell resonator, a bamboo neck, and a horsehair bow. This combination produces a raw, haunting ...

Since the first of our ancestors discovered that banging a stick on a hollow log makes a jolly sound, we hominids have been finding new and unusual ways to make music. We haven’t come close to tapping ...

Can a single string produce sound? Yes, a single string really can. The Jing ethnic group's single-stringed instrument, through the plucking of its string by the fingertips, weaves the breath of the ...

The summer music tour season is almost here, but in addition to the big acts there's also a unique opportunity to see some ...