The Ensemble Wu Xing, made up of six musicians from China and Germany, has its roots in both the Chinese classical as well as in more contemporary musical styles. Traditional techniques are used in modern arrangements and synthesizer and drums easily complement Chinese and European string instruments. The versatility of Linna’s professionally trained voice; Qiu Ji’s refined sound on the Chinese zither Guzheng; Martin’s intuitive use of electronic sounds; Junjie’s clear and precise command of the Chinese dulcimer Yangqin; Nora’s distinctive percussion style and Robert’s unique use of the Bavarian zither as well as his innovative compositions – all of these factors combined make a true joint venture of this journey into new musical terrain. In this unique musical blend of East and West, the Sino-European Sound Factory Wu Xing perfectly exemplifies the future of Eurasian World Music – a future that seems very bright indeed! The Five Elements are: metal, wood, water, fire and earth Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.