About this episode
Wu Fei performs a guzheng solo improvisation inspired by the wild pink azalea, highlighting its beauty and toxicity.
Good morning, afternoon, and evening, Today, I recorded a guzheng solo improvisation inspired by the wild pink azalea in the forest near my home in Nashville. They look innocently beautiful and smell incredible — but here’s the twist: the wild pink azalea is highly toxic to humans and animals, including the honey made from its flowers. This “mad honey” can cause poisoning if consumed. So, as lovely as they are, it’s only safe to admire them from a distance :) Hope this piece brings you a moment of joy! Wu Fei 吴非 Wufeimusic.com Wufeimusic.bandcamp.com Wu Fei's Music Daily is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wufeimusic.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Wu Fei 吴非
Topics covered
- guzheng
- improvisation
- nature
- toxic plants
- music
- art
Keywords
- guzheng
- improvisation
- wild pink azalea
- toxic plants
- mad honey
- music
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pink blaze 野杜鹃的火焰
Places: Nashville, wild pink azalea
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