In Chinese music, gourds fall into one of the eight categories of instruments and produce some of the most essential sounds in a modern orchestra, such as the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.

Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

Once a traditional Spring Festival pastime, this 2,000-year-old game integrates elements of fantasy and imperial culture.

Stewart Universal Presentation banjo, included in the research files of the Old Town School of Folk Music Banjo Exhibition ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

Bottle gourd, also known as lauki, is a highly nutritious and adaptable vegetable that offers several health benefits. It helps fight inflammation, provides hydration, aids in digestion ...

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GIA Instruments works hand-in-hand with GIA’s laboratory, education and research teams, as well as the jewelry trade to develop the instrumentation you need to prepare you for the challenges of ...

The 38-year-old musician, popularly known as Vee Mhofu, is a renowned Mbira player. The instrument, preserved for more than a thousand years by the Shona people, who make up the majority of Zimbabwe's ...

For this month’s Female Filmmakers in Focus column, RogerEbert.com spoke to Davis over Zoom about the film’s long journey ...

What is Asalato? Asalato is a unique rhythmic instrument made up of two small rounds or hollow objects connected by a string. Inside each gourd are seeds, beads, or small stones that make a ...