Singing the praises of folk culture
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He returned to Gansu in 2017 after realizing that the best way to honor his late wife was to continue their joint research on Hua'er.
"When I walk the path to find the lyrics again, I feel my wife is with me," Kouwenhoven says. "This music is pure emotional expression. Hua'er is not just a living art form. It carries ancient history, the dreams of the land, and the strength of rural culture."