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Finding Harmony Between Tradition and Modernity – The Story of Huayina, a Zhuang Folk Band from Guangxi
In this year’s return of the music variety show “Summer of the Band 3” (hereinafter referred to as “Le Xia”), Huayina, a Zhuang band that uses hoes and leaves as musical instruments, uses vibrant performances and fresh and simple music style to Gain outside attention. The band’s lead singer Banong, guitarist Shiba, and percussionist Lu Min are all from Guangxi. “Waina” is a Zhuang language, which means “field with fragrant rice flowers”. Music blogger Erdi commented that Wayna’s performance “naturally interprets what is called ‘vitality'”; music critic Yang Bo described Wayna’s music as “like fish swimming through the water, or rain falling from the sky.” “Falling Down”, its sincerity and…