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Chinese
Popular Music |
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As with most things about China, Americans
are largely ignorant of Chinese music. While this course does
not provide enough time to give you any comprehensive knowledge
of the Chinese music scene, it is intended to give you a brief
overview. Fortunately, if you're interested in finding out more,
the Internet provides many sources to do so. |
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Ancient Chinese Music |
| Some contemporary popular
artists use traditional Chinese instruments in their recordings
to varying extent. |
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| Pop Music Dominance in
China |
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Mandopop v. Cantopop (v. English) |
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The Actor-Singer Connection |
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A majority of these singers are also
actors and actressesAaron Kwok, Leon Lai, and Andy Lau. The last
four guys on the list were considered "the four heavenly kings"
replaced by new guys. |
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Some Popular Chinese Singers |
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Jay Chou |
| Jay Chou may be
the most popular young artist in China. |
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| Leehom Wang |
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| Andy Lau |
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| Faye Wong |
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Jolin Tsai |
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Jane Zhang |
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| Joey Yung- Born and raised mostly in Hong
Kong, most of her songs are in
Cantonese although she also sings in Mandarin and
occasionally in English. |
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| Rock in China |
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| Cui Jian |
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| Rap/Hip-Hop |
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| MC Hotdog |
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