‘MTSU On the Record’ visits Center for Chinese Music and Culture

MTSU has one of the area’s most unique cultural attractions, and it’s the topic of a recent “MTSU On the Record” radio program.

Dr. Mei Han

Host Gina Logue’s interview with Dr. Mei Han, director of the MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture, first aired Nov. 28 on WMOT-FM/Roots Radio 89.5 and www.wmot.org. You can listen to their conversation below.

Han, who also is an associate professor of music at MTSU, explained some of the various Chinese musical instruments on display at the center and what makes Chinese music so fascinating.

“In olden times, Chinese music notations only notated the main notes,” said Han, “so basically, it’s a framework. The musicians, through oral tradition, carried the nuance of each individual piece.”

To hear previous “MTSU On the Record” programs, visit the searchable “Audio Clips” archives at www.mtsunews.com.

For more information about “MTSU On the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.