jambalaya-Chinese bluegrass band Erhu and banjo

[@GoldenEmperor5Manifest]

Erhu works incredibly well in this setting.

[@musicfanBRA]

Music, the universal language, uniting people from all the world!

[@B27-o2c]

A talented Chinese group playing Appalachian style music about life in south Louisiana. What a world we live in.

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Only thing is they need to do some grinning along with that fine picking. I love this stuff.

[@GeneRogers-di6cl]

Here again! 😊 They play great music!

[@Peter-pan-pan]

@@grumpygrumpgrump136 Oui le sourire doit etre obligatoire car la musique c'est la gaieté surtout celle là 😉

[@jackcrawford8613]

@@grumpygrumpgrump136

[@charlestrull1202]

@@Peter-pan-panpop pop

[@bobbyhathorn8847]

The Erhu worked out great!!! Keep on with your Music-the sky's the limit!!!

[@timothymulholland7905]

Remix and cut down on the banjo which dominates throughout. Otherwise, great,

[@kiolabear]

This version by a Chinese band just brings a smile to my face.

[@pezzhysa]

What if the perfomers could show us some smiling ? It would be a 100 % better ;)

[@napoleoncava9805]

Talentous musicians. To be chinise , excelent! and yet, they soun american!

[@rosekathrein1119]

They are awesome and so talented

[@gerardlarkinhaverstock743]

One of H.W. Great songs,Heard it for so many great singers just one more singer.

[@jewishchristian4308]

I never thought in a million years that I'd find a Chinese band playing jambalaya by hank williams. This is so cool, thank you so much!!!

[@MichaelLasotaMusic]

Music crosses boundaries.

[@bigredracingdog466]

I can die in peace now knowing that I've officially seen everything.

[@gotmilk91]

I've seen an all-Chinese band from Beijing called 'The Timely Band' do this song in 1988-89 and did very well and very animated with strong rhythm section including drums worthy of a country dance hall.

[@compashinpei]

They are actually Taiwanese. The musical instrument is Chinese.

[@markpavlowski7223]

Their speciality…create nothing...copy…copy...stunningly note perfect 'n' deadly dull...you also see it in their classical pianists/violinists

[@dillinpicklesworth5698]

As an appalachia native, I absolutely enjoy and appreciate other cultures enjoying our music and culture, and y'all done a fine job 💯👍👍😁❤

[@gerryholland7274]

China showing great respect to US Country Music! Really enjoyed these talented People!

[@StephenWitharose]

It's propaganda. Just look at their faces. China trying to show they are better than us at our own culture. Too bad they totally missed the point of bluegrass being raw an unhinged. Respect to the lady on the Uhru thing tho.

[@mikeknowles8017]

Hank Williams died at age 29 in 1952 and his influence is still going all over the world. You have to believe he would have loved this.

[@Blackdog222]

As someone who has lived a significant portion of my life in Louisiana, I wholeheartedly approve. Well done.

[@fransdielis2532]

Jin Ding, Amazing playing!

[@williamaustin1]

Outstanding performance of a great song. As a lifelong Hank Williams fan, I am blown away.

[@peopleofonefire9643]

I love them! I live in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. They can come over tomorrow afternoon for some barbecue, Brunswick stew, green beans and sweet Ice Tea!

[@slimjim394]

Sounds delicious!

[@henryng7893]

I'll be there. Yum yum.

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Hey that's alright

[@danor6812]

Such a sweet voice. That Erhu sounds great in Bluegrass.

[@dietmarsteiner1070]

Sitting in Austria listening to an american song played by a talented chinese band! Unthinkable at the time when I (now 54) was as young as the band members!

[@alainmcin]

Great playing and singing...I wish I could give this a 1000 likes

[@KhoiNguyen-lc1vi]

Who said that East could not meet West? Splendid rendition especially of the erhu. Never thought the erhu could fit into a western orchestra!

[@samuelernestberg4032]

How 'bout that? Blue grass music from China. That was a beautiful performance by the singer and blue grass band. Singer has a nice calm soft voice. You all make Hank Williams proud. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@StephenWitharose]

Meanwhile ol Hank is turning in his grave.

[@robwebnoid5763]

@@StephenWitharose ... Everyone turns in their graves because they have been in the same laying position for too long.

[@laughliketheflowers]

After listening a few times i finally appreciate the stunning beauty of this music: the soft, yet passionate, singing and the understated playing. China has many beautiful things.

[@StephenWitharose]

Beautiful propaganda.

[@kindface]

@@StephenWitharose Wow, how bloody sad you are. Everything has to be politicised.

[@henryng7893]

​@@StephenWitharoseWe should learn to get along. We're a lot more alike than we are different. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌✌✌✌✌

[@StephenWitharose]

@@henryng7893 Oh I'm chilled af. I just hyper-aware of the extent communists go through to spread it since my family escaped communism in the 90s. But yeah we cool lol.

[@elderhiker7787]

Well that was fun. I really enjoyed their version of this Hank Williams classic. I didn't know what an erhu is until now, but I liked its sound and the talent it takes to play this instrument. Everything was just great. Double-thumbs up to this group.

[@ericshi2472]

Thanks ！🤝

[@MsNickie1001]

As a long time hank Williams and bluegrass fan, I agree. They’re darn good!

[@sheilabennett8953]

I loved it but wish I could have seen some smiles knowing they were enjoying making the music as much as I was enjoying listening to it. Did love the erhu too! Added a really nice touch.

[@rogerlemagnifique7415]

@@ericshi2472 Too solemn, a little smile from time to time, feel the music, feel what you sing and it will be perfect, good job, sorry for my constructive criticism.

@@ericshi2472 who is the singer?

[@DonKeibals2]

Saw the title, "Chinese Bluegrass" and had to see for myself. And "Son of a Gun", I was pleasantly surprised! The band plays great and the singer has a beautiful voice

[@williamstyers4264]

Completely blown away. I grew up on Bluegrass and old school country. You folks are terrific. Wonderful blending of traditional bluegrass instruments with ethnic instruments. Loved every note and lyric!!

[@fredrohdes2620]

The girl on the "fiddle" tore it up!

[@loquat44-40]

@@fredrohdes2620 I was wondering what kind of fiddle that was lol.

[@fredrohdes2620]

@@loquat44-40 I've got no idea what its called, but she sure can play it.

[@lseger62]

Nice!

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

@@fredrohdes2620 I believe the instrument is called an "erhu". Totally agree - the erhu does an excellent job filling in for the fiddle.

[@jerrybierman1609]

Banjo player is doing some mighty fine pick'n

[@kindface]

The instrument that most gets my attention in this rendition is the erhu. It sounds so much like the violins of the early days of the Wild West. If anyone knows the erhu, they would know it sounds nothing like any western instrument. And yet, it works here while still retaining its own very distinctive sound.

[@sustainf]

Forget all your stereotypes. Turn off your TV. Turn off the media. We are all a big family!

[@artscience9981]

A wonderful version of Jambalaya! The singer has very good English diction, actually she is a lot more understandable than John Fogerty in the CCR version. Great job by all the musicians, I hope they continue to follow their dreams!

[@MichaelRNYC]

Actually, this is the cleanest version I’ve ever heard, from Hank Williams to Beausoleil Alec Michael Doucet

[@garthrobinson147]

Wow! Love it ! From Sydney 😊

[@woodyturgid]

The Erhu should become a required bluegrass instrument from now on. Fantastic rendition!

[@eventtrading]

Yes!

[@nomaddave6555]

Bravo!

[@weswolever7477]

Agreed!

[@grizzlybear4]

Yes!

[@johnbauman4005]

She REALLY makes it sing in their version of "Amarillo by Morning." Worth a listen!

[@tellmesomething2go]

will probably be listening to these guys the rest of my life.

[@robertsilva-zf7cm]

BETSY is so sweet in her humble personality when performing, but not to confuse her singing that is actually very nice because of her melodic voice that comes with a gentle mellow tremolo that can easily be accepted to anyone's hearing... BETSY, don't stop your singing for you bring pleasure to people...

[@johntung789]

This is not an easy song to sing, but the singer did a great job! And the musicians are so talented! Great job everyone!

[@Calcouk]

Amazing erhu part and cool laid back banjo. That soothing lyric and immaculate bass completes the song. Very nice indeed! :)

[@GaryAa56]

That was a great rendition! Such a soft beautiful voice!

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

Wow, I'm actually sitting and watching this whilst in China on a 2 month lecturing trip ....what a joy to see ! Music has no boundaries.

[@garynishita8117]

This is one of the best rendition of this song. The singer and instrumental were outstanding!

[@joserubang8731]

freee

[@garynishita8117]

What!

[@StephenWitharose]

lmao. This a joke?

[@AR-mb3id]

I am of Asian descent and my soul loves bluegrass music. This music is heavenly.

[@johnbrattan9341]

YUK/

[@apphoto8200]

Same!

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

Music is truly multi cultural and multi national..

[@ericshi2472]

Thanks ！🤝

[@Yuyup7334]

Sure.

[@mvl6827]

But it’s a one-way thing.

[@isaacbaranchuk4938]

מרסדס סוסה ‏‪2:15‬‏

[@cherribrandley1857]

Very good! Great talent.

[@Elephantsss]

Fantastic , I have watched this a dozen times , love them . from an Aussie /Londoner. best wishes

[@seanjohnson4039]

Absolutely adorable! Wonderful, but you might try smiling a little more as part of the group stage presence.😃😀😄😇😄😆

[@dlkline27]

This is amazing. Even more amazing to me is the girl playing the instrument with a bow. That thing has no frets and yet she hits every note perfectly. Awesome!

[@dsmj7389]

Not sure how KZbin knew to recommend this video, but it was great! They are super talented.

[@sylviogiraldes]

The voice of an angel. Banjo well played. Violin(?) tuned and original. Vibrant bass. Congratulations guys.

[@mxstrikk]

That's an eru my dude. It's a Chinese string instrument (Violin is European)

[@kaniala5]

That is one of the most beautiful versions of this song I have ever heard. Keep jamming all of you.

[@mellissadalby1402]

These kids are awesome! Very nicely done. Their stage presence is rather subdued, but that could be a cultural thing. It's all good.

[@jamesgraff6259]

Betsy has the voice of an angel. She has a blend of EmmyLou H and Alisonn K. She needs to be heard much more

[@22knightx]

Emmylou crossed my mind too as I listened. Silky smooth vocals

[@trekpac2]

Wow, and I loved that Erhu. Give them a few years to spread their music. Dynamite. I’ve watched it once a day for a whole week!

[@loreman7267]

😲😲😲 Ok, now I have seen everything! That erhu is doing amazing things!

[@juwonpark6318]

With Chinese fiddle added, still beautiful and enjoyable. Thanks for the performance ^^

[@rick262]

Nicely done, guys. I loved the banjo breaks blending in some melodic picking. I also enjoyed the erhu being used in place of a traditional fiddle. Creative and excellent!

[@BuzzSargent]

🌹 1st ever hearing a Chinese Blue Grass Band. Fantastic, freedom is not far behind 🤠🌻

[@StephenWitharose]

China has been injecting capitialism into it's communism and big surprise... becoming more free and successful. Meanwhile America has been injecting socialism into it's democracy and becoming a hell hole.

[@henryng7893]

I know you mean well with your comment & I do appreciate it. However, your form of freedom may not work for all countries/cultures. I do thank you. ✌✌✌✌✌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@martyham10]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! You kids are so talented!!!

[@francislarv3012]

The banjo player, Eric, is about 60 years old. Seems young and fit,though

[@martyham10]

I had no idea he was that old. It sure would be nice if they would have at least cracked a smile...@@francislarv3012

[@marknewton6984]

Nice banjo work!

[@Wilem35]

Kids?

[@martyham10]

I am an old man (83)... Yes; they are "kids".@@Wilem35

[@missourimule921]

Wonderful picking and singing! She has a beautiful, sweet voice, and all musicians are excellent instrumentalists.

[@dianaacademia9493]

Excellent and the singer has a very good voice... and fitted this song...

[@jameswilson3]

Great ensemble! Need more music from this group.

[@michaelpace773]

Excellent but please smile.

[@iamhe999]

Wow.. very very good..

[@madroschannel]

It’s probably AI. 😂

[@julianhermanubis6800]

I love these guys and what they're doing. It's a cultural mash-up that works.

[@36CatsHeavenRescue]

What a gorgeous voice!

[@classicrocker889]

I Really Enjoyed this Version . The Band is Excellent !!!

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Fantastic. Beyond comprehension. Incredible talent. Cajun Music at its best Top Tension banjo from the Czech Republic, A Blueridge guitar ( I have one), Upright base and ehru ? Shockingly professional. Thank you from Oregon USA. Liked and subscribed.

[@kongchan437]

chinese ehru is usually for playing melodramatic melodies - one of the famous example is the Butterfly Lover Concerto - ehru's counterpart is the violin which the Butterfly Lover Concerto was originally written for ( see youtube - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqaYiaKeirdmhsk&start_radio=1 --------------- this video also shows the chinese counterpart of the trumpet as well )

[@jeffhildreth9244]

@@kongchan437 Thank you.

[@compashinpei]

真棒

[@sicana55]

Suuper!!!Bravo China!!! Bravos Bandmusik!!

[@dekelanson5280]

Very nice. What a beautiful voice. Hank would be proud I'm sure.

[@robaet3]

Very nice Sound from China. Beautiful singing. Erhu is fitting very well for this Music.

[@-RobHunter-]

The Erhu is now one of my favorite instruments. So much sound from just two strings. I live in the Ozarks where bluegrass music is more popular than any other music genre and this group does some of the best. I hope they do more. Keep up the good work, Eric!

[@FloridaBoyChris904]

I'm form the US andI love this Band My Brothers and Sisters much love yall all amazing...

[@MickBroderick]

im 80 years old been listening to country r/roll sinatra this group is just fab.great lead voice the sounds that fiddle player got were magical.will watch out for more.

[@tinkerstrade3553]

Every place has rural people, so country music is worldwide. A fine job by you young folks. Thank you.✌️

[@ysf-d9i]

ya... but rural chinese music sounds nothing like this lol

[@hiltonwatkins6750]

Music really provides good feelings doesn’t it. The banjo man is 100% right on character!! This is the coolest video ever. 😂❤

[@marinameehan1061]

Wow, the most excellent singing voice and instrumental harmonies. Terrific version.

[@dsprismg30]

I gotta tell ya I am impressed and feel a little bit honored. There are lots of bands that play tribute music to American and English bands. A pair of Israeli's sit out on the streets playing "Wish You Were Here" and sound very close to the original. Tells you we are not so far apart when it comes to the love of music no matter where you are on Earth. Thank you Eric Shi and Chinese Bluegrass.

[@silasxiii]

Ok mouth breather, go huff some more glue.

[@jamiezenichi1017]

pretty singer, pretty voice, cool band...

[@alexcanyon843]

Vocals and music are fantastic! Great job!

[@fransdielis2532]

Simply great performance, very original version, great singer. Nice instruments

[@fransdielis2532]

Can see and hear this again and again, so good!

[@oldiessongbook9034]

非常悅耳動聽！The sound of the banjo and erhu are so matching in harmony.

[@JR-pr8jb]

Good stuff, including erhu. Just a tip, kids: smile a bit! Act like you're having fun!

[@flaviorodriguez3079]

She has such a beautiful voice. I hope Betsy makes more recording with Eric and the rest of the group.

[@flaviorodriguez3079]

Eric should get them together to record another Blue Grass song again.

[@tysmancharpentier5821]

As a Cajun fiddle player and musician from South Louisiana, this is great! Loving all of your videos!

[@warninghippiewithcamcorder5456]

Overwhelmingly Fantastic.....too good....far better than most California festival jams....

[@2vbigdogs]

Fabulous music and a beautiful voice but nobody smiled desapite producing such a lovely piece!!

[@KieranSaighir]

I've never heard this group before and just clicked on the link out of curiosity. Wow! Completely absorbed! I know this really has nothing to do with the presentation that was so great, but if these four were full of smiles that would have made the video an A+ ... +!

[@rogerlemagnifique7415]

Yeah a little smile from time to time

[@GLPS2020]

Bluegrass is so fun! Have some fun with it!

[@SarahBearah2023]

😊 🎉❤🎉 So enjoyed this! God Bless you all! I love Hank Williams & bluegrass music!

[@mweinberg55]

Erhu as fiddle! I am so delighted by this video! I love traditional Chinese music and play bluegrass myself (banjo and guitar). This is the best of both worlds!

[@kongchan437]

chinese ehru is usually for playing melodramatic melodies - one of the famous example is the Butterfly Lover Concerto - ehru's counterpart is the violin which the Butterfly Lover Concerto was originally written for ( see youtube - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqaYiaKeirdmhsk&start_radio=1 --------------- this video also shows the chinese counterpart of the trumpet as well )

[@mweinberg55]

Thank you @@kongchan437 for taking the time to share this link with me. I was only going to check out a few minutes of the performance, but I was hooked like a fish in the first few minutes. This was so amazing to me on many levels! The Chinese erhu must be one of the most expressive of instruments. Other than the Western instruments, bamboo flute, erhu and ghuzheng, I was not familiar with the other instruments including the horns. I must study more. These instruments are works of art themselves, like the hammered zithers and the ghuzheng. This erhu performance was astounding, truly jaw-dropping, and music lovers everywhere will delight in this! The virtuosity of this performer (I'm sure she's famous in China) is ... I'm sorry, I don't have words that are adequate to describe what I just saw and heard. The youth orchestra was a joy to watch and a pleasure to hear, all so accomplished and shining so brightly!

[@kongchan437]

@@mweinberg55 there are other way to play the erhu also.... for different effect - such as one erhu performance on some horse racing theme in open desert plan - I could not find that link but found couple other similar erhu horse racing theme not as good as the one I seen couple years ago - for example see 1:13 / 1:41 mark of this violin-erhu ensemble ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5iaf52Hbbynd7c ) or 4:18 of another erhu solo ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSuo42HmLhorMU ) - enjoy

[@candasjane1870]

Utterly awesome! Wonderful erhu-fiddling! You are all great.

[@johntait491]

Excellent musicianship. Well done. 👍

[@babathegoodmansamba8533]

Sweet. Nice playing of them all. Good banjo and my favourite Chinese fiddle.

[@danielfitzgerald2052]

I love the melodic banjo lead on this song. Great playing by everyone. Keep posting.

[@katmandew2152]

That is the best version outside of Leon Russell and Willie Nelson. Congratulations, we have a winner here. Great recording.

[@looitaiyew6142]

Great Voice and Band. I was enjoyed it and Thank you for the sharing.

[@auster120]

I've enjoyed it. I have worked in China, so I've heard erhu music often, even in concerts, I had never imagined that it may sound so well with Western music. And in this piece is perfect. Thank you"

[@laketrump3796]

Really nice arrangement...The Erhu is so beautiful to listen to....Beautiful woman playing beautifully !

[@fransdielis2532]

Great performance, carry on, nice cultural mix with Asian influence

[@danhouy4626]

This is another dimension to bluegrass. This is a great rendition. It's a great sound.

[@guy1642]

Wonderful!!! Bravo!!! Just wondering: do they know how to smile?!? LOL. They put a smile on MY face!

[@alvindunuan8118]

Music is truly in everyone's heart and part of our life whatever culture we have. Alvin, watching from the Philippines. I feel amazed with the performance it's great❤❤❤.

[@barbaraprice2550]

It so great to see and hear other cultures explore, play and sing the American music. Excellent job.

[@pjgfountaine7690]

Eric that’s some mighty fine banjo picking there.... as people say here in the south of the USA good job to all of y’all. Nice to see Chinese young people enjoying the music of the country people. Much love and keep playing. Good job all. That Chinese instrument like a fiddle/violin is very interesting.

[@MarkColeman-s1v]

Hank would be mighty proud !!!

[@noahcount7132]

Hank would be pleased to hear this band's cover of his classic! Well done! 👍 Eric certainly can dig a hole in his banjo and Jing Ding absolutely blows me away playing the fiddle part brilliantly on her erhu. 👍❤

[@李文彬-s5r]

好聽的聲音加上完美的伴奏很棒,獨缺歡樂感,加上合音及大家的笑容,應該會更好喔

[@李文彬-s5r]

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