Kouxian, or ancient jaw harp, is the earliest string instrument that has been found in China. By placing kouxian between the lips and tapping it with the fingers, the instrument can produce sounds, ...

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If Minneapolis musician Charlie Maguire needed any help during his performance Tuesday evening in Austin, there were a few up-and-comers who would be waiting in the wings to back him up. Before his ...

Unlike the traditional kouxian performing style, Ma usually hits the jaw harp faster, which results in a louder reverberation of sounds produced by mouth. In 2022, Ma received a master award, during ...