Playing The National Anthem On A Pipa? Gao Hong Brings It by KFAI's MinneCulture published on 2018-10-22T14:26:48Z When the Minnesota Timberwolves asked Gao Hong to play the "Star-Spangled Banner" before a game, she was nervous. This would be the first time most fans had heard her — or anyone — play the Chinese pipa. And she wanted them to love it. KFAI's Ryan Dawes reports. (Photo by Ryan Dawes.)