Musical Instrument Museum - MIM

Introducing the dizi. 🪈

The dizi is a Chinese side-blown flute known for its distinctive buzzing sound, which is created by a thin reed membrane that covers one of the holes in the middle of the instrument. The use of a membrane was first recorded in the 12th century. By the 16th century, the dizi had become a leading instrument in regional ensembles and theatrical traditions.

Hear Eddie Chia-Hao Hsu, our curator for Asia and Oceania, demonstrate the iconic sounds of this staple Chinese instrument.

See this dizi and more than 100 other rare flutes in The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power.
https://mim.org/galleries/special-exhibitions/the-magical-flute/

MIM Collection, Ex Takao Oikawa Collection, Gift of the Robert J. Ulrich and Diane Sillik Fund

The soul train is approaching the station! 🚂
Our Celebrate Soul Signature Event is June 13 and 14! Hear the powerful voices and timeless melodies that define soul music, from classic Motown to today’s neo-soul.

Our friend Coco Watson () will join us for a hip hop–soul performance on Sunday, June 14, from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. This Phoenix singer has opened for legends such as Lauryn Hill and Boyz II Men.

Learn more and plan your visit! Link in our bio.

Supported by Desert Soul Media and Support Life and Music (SLAM) () ()

Meet the queens of Arizona’s neo-soul scene! 🛸

Our Celebrate Soul Signature Event is June 13 and 14! Hear the powerful voices and timeless melodies that define soul music, from classic Motown to today’s neo-soul. Move your body, sing along, and join a youth-led soul train to learn why music really is the language of the soul!

Phoenix-based intergalactic neo-soul group Hyperbella will join us for a performance on Saturday, June 13, from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn more and plan your visit! ⬇️
https://mim.org/events/celebrate-soul/2026-06-13/

Supported by Desert Soul Media and Support Life and Music (SLAM)