Ba Yin Box | 八音盒 – Chinese Music Show
Ba Yin Box, 八音盒, plays a wide variety of Chinese music, 中國音樂 — from ancient to contemporary, traditional to modern, folk to rock, featuring artists from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas.
Ba Yin Box is a Chinese word for music box. “Ba Yin” means eight sounds. Ancient Chinese classified musical instruments in eight categories: silk, bamboo, wood, stone, metal, clay, gourd and skin/leather, so “Ba Yin” symbolizes all the musical sounds in the world.
DJ Connie will also have guests on the show regularly to discuss China-related topics, such as Chinese culture, language, arts, food, and current affairs.
Recent Shows (Playlists available on Spinitron.com):
4/18 Rebroadcast of 2/8 show: A set of traditional classics conjuring the views and sounds of the spring; an interview with UMaine Law School Professor Jeff Thaler.
4/11 Rebroadcast of 2/1 show: Chinese New Year Special – music about going home 回家/回乡.
4/4 Rebroadcast of 1/4 show: New Year Special – “Soul Cleansing” music 清灵 清靈