Have you seen Michael Lee playing the sheng on Orchard Road? The busker tells us more about the ancient Chinese instrument and how he learnt it on his own. | CNA

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

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: