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For most Americans, my Chinese music feels like a novelty, and it's not what it is for me.

I've just had a wonderful time doing Chinese music, and it's been so rewarding for me. I feel like there's so much potential in mandarin music, and there's so much, you know, ground left to be broken.

I just think music is such a beautiful thing. It lifts the heart and buoys up your spirits - all kinds of music.

I seem to be drawn to the really romantic songs.

Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like.

Music is almost mystical to me. It really has an incredibly powerful force.

I listen to music mostly in the evening. I've come to love what is called world music, like the Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi and the Colombian singer Marta Gomez. I also love the Irish folk singer Mary Black. Other favorites include Chet Baker, Eva Cassidy, and Billie Holiday.

At the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds.

Music is a lady that I still love because she gives me the air that I breathe. We need all sorts of nourishment. And music satisfies and nourishes the hunger within ourselves for connection and harmony.