Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn

Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn bring together Chinese folk traditions and American old-time music in an evocative cross-cultural concert. Wu Fei’s guzheng and Washburn’s expressive clawhammer banjo create a shared sound rooted in traditional music from Appalachia to China’s Xinjiang region, with songs performed in English and Chinese dialects.

Wu Fei, a multilingual, classically trained composer and guzheng virtuoso, blends folk music with avant-garde influences. Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and banjo player Abigail Washburn has spent two decades touring China and is known for her work with Uncle Earl and her duo with Béla Fleck, as well as her Grammy-winning 2016 folk album. Together, they explore music as a universal language and emphasize the common humanity carried through song.

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Showtimes: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Venue: The Mansion at Strathmore

Genre: Folk, bluegrass, and country

Tickets: $48

Seating: General admission; seating is first come, first served.

Parking: Free parking is available in the Mansion lot for events, subject to space availability.

Food and drink: Dining is not currently available during Mansion performances. Guests may join the venue before the show for a complimentary glass of wine; wine is available to guests age 21 and older.