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Wu Fei Redefines Chinese Classical Music

WUOT | By Todd Steed

Published December 7, 2016 at 12:44 PM EST

From Beijing to Nashville, Wu Fei has redefined Chinese classical music. From collaborations with John Zorn to Abigial Washburn, she has opened up what the guzheng can bring to modern music. Wu Fei performs live in the studio and discusses the magic of her instrument. She will be back in Knoxville this spring as part of the Big Ears Festival. This podcast version includes the full performance and interview with Todd Steed.

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A Knoxville native, Todd began working at WUOT in 2006 as jazz coordinator now serves as music director and host of Studio 865/Flipside, Improvisations and Changing Course. Todd's newest podcast is Improvisations to Go. Todd got his start in radio at WUTK, where he served as both news and music director while earning his undergraduate degree in journalism at UT. He later earned a master’s degree in education, also at UT. Recently, Todd was inducted into the East Tennessee Writer's Hall of Fame.

You can reach Todd at steed@wuot.org

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