The siku is a set of reed panpipes widely used in the Andean highlands, where it serves as a cultural cornerstone. Unlike many other wind instruments, the si... Read More
In Ireland’s misty countryside, the Celtic harp occupies a special niche. Historically, harpers held places of high esteem in royal courts, weaving clan hist... Read More
In many Native American communities, the flute is more than an instrument and a companion in storytelling. It has guided people through centuries of storytel... Read More
As we have explored in a previous issue, the didgeridoo has long channeled cultural identity and ancestral knowledge. In recent years, a modern adaptation ca... Read More
In southwestern China’s Yunnan province, terraced hills merge seamlessly with misty valleys. The scenic landscape greatly influences the local culture, with ... Read More
In Japan’s Shinto tradition, the natural world holds deep spiritual significance. Mountain peaks, ancient cedar groves, and rushing rivers are believed to be... Read More
In the past two issues of Cultural Resonance, you may have noticed a recurring pattern: the physical construction of musical instruments often symbolizes var... Read More
In Indian philosophical/theological thought, every element of existence is attributed to some form of spiritual significance. For example, food is categorize... Read More
In Western music, percussion instruments often lay the foundation of a composition, keeping time and providing a structural base for melodies to flourish. Th... Read More
In my dreams, I see a memory. I see images flashing quickly before my eyes, sparkling colors, a person dancing to the beat of an unexpected but dangerously c... Read More
Let’s set the stage: January 10th, 2020. I’m in my high school history class, watching the clock. 9:59 AM hits, and my hand rockets up, asking for the bathro... Read More
By Vanessa Tirok
On April 5th, in the intimate quarters of New York’s most notable jazz club, I bore witness to the most face-scrunching, toe-curling perfor... Read More
