The ancient sheng musical instrument originated in China and was introduced to Japan over a millennium ago. While the Japanese sho has retained much of its traditional form, its Chinese counterpart evolved significantly over time, now featuring a three-octave range. Recently, Chinese musician Wu Tong and Japanese musician Mayumi Miyata shared a stage in Beijing, celebrating the shared heritage and artistic developments of these historic instruments. #TheVibe #OsakaExpo2025 #Japan #Horizon https:

3.5K views · 354 reactions | 【多语版《#声声慢#》】Check out the song of "Sheng Sheng Man" in different versions. And on top of that, the performance (表演 biǎoyǎn) also brings you some creative modern spins on #Hanfu, a type of China's traditional attire. | Learn Chinese | Facebook

Silkroad artist Wu Tong (@wutong350) has done so much to bring the sheng (Chinese mouth organ) to modern audiences around the world. But now he's reconnecting with its past, exploring a harmonious sound said to bring man closer to nature. (In English, sheng means “birth” or "to give life.") Watch as Wu Tong shares traditional Chinese, Western-influenced rock 'n’ roll, and ancient Chinese styles on the sheng. | Silkroad

122K views · 1K reactions | Many say the sheng is the predecessor of some reed-instruments in Europe, such as the pipe organ, harmonica and the accordion. Its tonality is known to be quite appealing and used to resemble the sound of wing flapping of a mythical bird in China, the phoenix, symbolizing luck. #MusicTalks | Learn Chinese | Facebook