I'm, I guess you could say, the Chinese-speaking, banjo-picking girl.

Is it an original idea? Or is it something where you're literally a creative collagist? You're taking pieces of the world that you see around you and that are inside of you and put them together in a way that you see fit.

I would still describe China as a vast, invigorating puzzle that will never make sense to my western upbringing.

Hogslop is the real deal groovilicious honkin old-time string band. Guaranteed old-time awesomeness with these fellas around!

Outside your door, the world is waiting. Inside your heart, a voice is calling. The four corners of the world are watching. So travel, daughter, travel. Go get it, girl.

For most Americans, my Chinese music feels like a novelty and it's not what it is for me.

I'm, I guess you could say, the Chinese-speaking, banjo-picking girl.