“There’s a difference between something that is old-fashioned and something that belongs to your heritage. An instrument like the guzheng is timeless; what makes it old-fashioned or contemporary is how you use it. Don’t you know in some dance hall performances, musicians use traditional instruments to play popular music?” M’ma made a sound of disapproval. “Okay, Apa.” Suji was now desperate for the conversation to end. “I’ll learn to play the guzheng.”
