1.5K views · 44 reactions | 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 | Facebook

Sheng（笙 shēng）, a reed-pipe wind instrument, is a traditional Chinese polyphonic musical instrument. It is polyphonic and gaining popularity as a solo instrument. In large modern Chinese orchestras, it is used for both melody and accompaniment. | Learn Chinese

Created more than 3,000 years ago, the traditional Chinese sheng, a reed pipe wind instrument that’s no walk in the park to play, is believed to have inspired the invention of the accordion and the harmonica. “Without Chinese culture and Chinese creativity, there would be no harmonica, there would be no saxophone,” said harmonica genius Sugar Blue. #TheVibe | China Plus Culture

【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

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

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