Guzheng is one of the oldest music instruments in the world, dating back at least 2,500 years.

And it's alive and well in South Yorkshire thanks to Yam Xiao-Ying.

Yam Xiao -Ying who lives in Sheffield graduated with merit from the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music in 1982, and joined the Guangdong Traditional Instrumental Orchestra in Canton.

She was twice winner of distinctions for Guzheng solo in the Guangdong Yancheng Concert Fair of Traditional Instruments Competition.

The Guzheng is a kind of Zither and it has either 18,21 or 23 strings which are tuned to the pentatonic scale. The Guzheng has over four octaves. The instrument is increasing in popularity amongst contemporary musicians.

While inheriting the techniques of the performing styles of the Northern and Southern school of Guzheng, she has developed and formed her own unique performing style.

At this moment, she is teaching Guzheng at Leeds Chinese Community Centre.