World

Chinese folk music concert bridges cultures in Nairobi

By Wu Xiaohui in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn

Updated: 2026-11-15 19:51

Share - WeChat
Chinese musician Zhang Qianyuan plays the suona during a Chinese folk music concert at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi on Saturday, as part of the Kenya International Theatre Festival. [Photo by Wu Xiaohui / chinadaily.com.cn]

"It is a very poetic Chinese folk song that reflects the cultural traditions of the Chinese people," Wu said.

Wandiri Karimi, co-founder of the African Women's Orchestra, joined the concert with members of the ensemble. She said music connected people from different countries, regardless of language barriers. The Kenyan musicians also had the opportunity to try traditional Chinese instruments, including the pipa and guqin.

"This is my first time collaborating with Chinese musicians, and I can't wait to learn more," she added.

|<< Prev 1 2 3 4 Next   >>|
Copyright 1994 -

Registration Number: 130349

Mobile