I was walking the PATH from the bus station to work and in the little area between Eatons and the Bay there was a busker. Not unusual. What was unusual was the fact that he was playing a two-string. I wouldn't have had a clue what the instrument was except that D's parents have both taken it up. D's Dad played (or, tried to play) happy birthday for D and Herb in November on it.
For a picture, check out: http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/culturecapsules2002/changweb/images/images/erhu.JPG
For a picture, check out: http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/culturecapsules2002/changweb/images/images/erhu.JPG