One of the oldest wind instruments, already played in China 3000 years ago, mentioned in ancient Greek mythology. It was the only musical instrument of pre-Columbian South American Indian cultures. In the 16th century, a variant appears in Wallachia, which by the 19th century will be the most well-known and widespread model of pan flute. The global fame of the instrument is largely due to the artist Gheorghe Zamfir.
