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Utah band blends American folk music with Chinese instruments

February 14, 2013
Arts, Culture & Media

When four Mormons went on their mission trips to China, they unlocked a passion for Chinese music. They learned new instruments that have allowed them to present a completely different type of music from anything heard in the United States.

Utah band blends American folk music with Chinese instruments

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