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Thread #116310   Message #2496911
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
18-Nov-08 - 01:52 PM
Thread Name: How traditional should it be?
Subject: RE: How traditional should it be?
Panpipes not traditional?

'Of Chinese origin, the instrument was known to the Greeks (who connected its origin with the legend of the god Pan and the nymph Syrinx who was changed into reeds). It survives in some parts of Europe, South East Asia, and South America.'

What the organizer means is 'not in line with my impression of what my great-grandparents played, based mostly on what I've seen in movies.'

What we have here is a little person making the most of a little bit of power. I hope you find places where you can play your music, Faye. The world needs more good music.