So Jono Oud N.Z - what do you mean by 'just being too PC' - a term that I am unfamiliar with? I am a bit disappointed to learn that my posting of the
paper by Jeremy Montagu has been perceived by you as criticism of your 'pipa' topic. It was just posted for general information and relevance -
written by an internationally established expert in both 'Western' and 'Eastern' organology "Is there any particular reason to deny 'the' connection
between the Persian and Chinese cultures in history" (i.e. relative to the pipa and oud) - I don't know but am eager to learn from you. Space is
limited on the forum to get 'in depth' on the topic - apart the few images and statements posted to date. Perhaps, therefore, you could provide a link
to any articles or research papers that you have published on this important topic? I have no doubt that they will be well researched, informative and
so, will be well received by everyone interested in the history of musical instruments world wide.
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