In this extraordinary film series, children of different cultures share one thing: a love of music which is their source of joy and motivation.
This DVD focuses on a talented young child’s devotion to a traditional instrument from China, the history and making of that instrument, how unwritten musical traditions are passed on, and a final public presentation and approval of the young musician before elders and society. Witness their daily family and community life in impoverished circumstances, and revel at how music transforms their young lives.
Xiao Feng: Little Zephyr and the Lu Sheng, Guangxi, China
Xiao Feng's (Little Zephyr) grandfather is master craftman and performer of the Lu Sheng, a mouth-blown organ that is a time immemorial tradition among the people of the remote mountain areas of southern China. Xiao asks his grandfather to teach him this instrument so he may compete in the regional competition.
Highly recommended for all ages. 26 min. Performance rights are included with the purchase of this DVD.
