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Wu Fei is a classically-trained composer and internationally renowned virtuoso on
the guzheng, the ancient 21-string Chinese zither. Abigail Washburn is a
Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter and clawhammer banjo player with a
deep appreciation for Chinese language and culture. Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn will release their first duo record, produced by Béla Fleck, in the Spring of
2020 on Smithsonian Folkways. In these divisive times, Wu and Washburn hope
their songs and story will bridge hearts and minds through cross-cultural
collaboration and the universal language of music. Educational materials
created by UNC World View Global Music Fellows will accompany Wu
and Washburn's original music, including background information, lesson plans, learning activities and educator resources
designed to integrate global music into K-12 and
community college classrooms (scheduled for
release Spring 2020).