Kazan singer hits right notes with Chinese folk song

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Woman sings Gurnazar's Dil Tu Jaan Tu with father in viral video, singer reacts

A video of a woman singing Gurnazar’s Dil Tu Jaan Tu with her father has gone viral on the internet, winning over social media users and even prompting the singer to react himself. Mere layi dhadkan, mere layi saah tu,” only to be delightfully surprised as her father flawlessly completes the verse, “Haaye, dil tu, jaan tu, dard di dawa …

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1 month ago

Peking Opera company returns after 68 years to captivate Brazilian audiences

China Daily

A scene from Goddess Scattering Flowersstaged during the tour of Brazil. "The combination of martial arts, acrobatics and expressive singing is captivating the audiences, along with the elaborate makeup, costumes and stage decor, creating a visually stunning experience," Jiang said, adding that the struggles and triumphs of the characters always evoke strong emotional responses. Another play, Goddess Scattering Flowers, once …

Peking Opera Mei Goddess Scattering Flowers

1 month ago

Peking Opera company returns after 68 years to captivate Brazilian audiences

China Daily

A scene from Goddess Scattering Flowersstaged during the tour of Brazil. "The combination of martial arts, acrobatics and expressive singing is captivating the audiences, along with the elaborate makeup, costumes and stage decor, creating a visually stunning experience," Jiang said, adding that the struggles and triumphs of the characters always evoke strong emotional responses. Another play, Goddess Scattering Flowers, once …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

China Daily

Zhang Yixing at a rehearsal for the musical drama. This new production brings together a lineup of young actors and actresses, led by singer-actor Zhang Yixing, who performed the musical drama's theme song during the media event on Oct 30 along with other cast members. "I have been interested in Dunhuang for years, and being part of this process is …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Irina Pratsyuk's Melodious Journey: A Symphony of Culture and Collaboration

China Daily

Irina Pratsyuk, a renowned Russian singer, performs at the Moscow Restaurant in Beijing, captivating audiences with her soulful performances. Her passion for Russian culture and dedication to introducing Chinese culture have made her a cherished figure at the restaurant, attracting both Russian and Chinese performers. Through her performances, she fosters a harmonious exchange between the two cities, promoting mutual understanding …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Irina Pratsyuk's Melodious Journey: A Symphony of Culture and Harmony

China Daily

Irina Pratsyuk, a renowned Russian singer, performs at the Moscow Restaurant in Beijing, captivating audiences with her soulful performances. Her passion for Russian culture and dedication to introducing Chinese culture have made her a cherished figure at the restaurant, attracting both Russian and Chinese performers. Through her cultural exchange, she fosters mutual understanding and appreciation between the two cities and …

Culture Art Music International Relations Beijing

2 months ago

A Timeless Russian Folk Song Takes Center Stage at BRICS Gala Dinner

News 18

BRICS leaders enjoyed a performance of the iconic Russian folk song 'Kalinka' during a gala dinner in Kazan, Russia. The song, composed by Ivan Larionov in 1860, has become a global cultural icon, with its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics reflecting themes of love and nature. The performance was part of the cultural program at the BRICS summit, showcasing the …

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2 months ago

Traditional Chinese Instruments Embrace Modern Sounds, Captivating a Global Audience

China Daily

A scene from the Disco Dancing Version of Your Shining Knight, a video series that celebrates the rising popularity of guofeng music, a Chinese style that uses elements from traditional culture. The video features over 200 Chinese musicians giving fresh life to pop songs through the distinctive sound of traditional Chinese instruments. The videos have traveled beyond Chinese music fans …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

From folk roots to game fame

China Daily

According to her, the creation of Pi embodies elements of Chinese philosophy, aesthetics, and narrative. Zhelai believes her singing aligns with the song's spirit because her vocal exploration is deeply rooted in local Chinese culture and folk music. Later, I learned to play traditional instruments like the pipa, and in university, I studied Chinese national opera and folk art songs," …

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3 months ago

Ethnic folk songs thrive on China's social media

China Daily

A fan of folk songs from the Zhuang ethnic group livestreams her performance in a park in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Aug 25. The social media frenzy is helping traditional ethnic folk songs fly out of the remote mountains to attract fans in China and beyond. As my fan base grew, I wanted to learn authentic folk songs, …

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3 months ago

Ethnic folk songs thrive on China's social media

China Daily

A fan of folk songs from the Zhuang ethnic group livestreams her performance in a park in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Aug 25. The social media frenzy is helping traditional ethnic folk songs fly out of the remote mountains to attract fans in China and beyond. As my fan base grew, I wanted to learn authentic folk songs, …

Social Media China Social Ethnic Singing Young People Songs

4 months, 3 weeks ago

茉莉花的永恒魅力

China Daily

Farmers harvest jasmine flowers in a field in Liufeng village of Hengxian county, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Aug 23, 2014. Hengxian is one of the main producing areas of jasmine flowers in China, yielding some 80,000 tons of fresh jasmine flowers per year and producing 60,000 tons of jasmine tea annually. Celebrate summer with jasmine tea and discover …

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5 months ago

Folk melodies showcasing traditional art in tune with tourism

China Daily

Sa Lina, a regional inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Hua'er, a type of folk song, in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. XINHUA YINCHUAN — Sa Lina, 38, has juggled a hectic schedule recently, performing Hua'er, a type of folk song popular in northwestern China, not only in her hometown in Ningxia Hui autonomous region but also in the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Folk melodies showcasing traditional art in tune with tourism

China Daily

Sa Lina, a regional inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Hua'er, a type of folk song, in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. XINHUA YINCHUAN — Sa Lina, 38, has juggled a hectic schedule recently, performing Hua'er, a type of folk song popular in northwestern China, not only in her hometown in Ningxia Hui autonomous region but also in the …

Folk Song Ningxia Hui

5 months, 1 week ago

Folk melodies showcasing traditional art in tune with tourism

China Daily

Sa Lina, a regional inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Hua'er, a type of folk song, in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. XINHUA YINCHUAN — Sa Lina, 38, has juggled a hectic schedule recently, performing Hua'er, a type of folk song popular in northwestern China, not only in her hometown in Ningxia Hui autonomous region but also in the …

Folk Song Ningxia Hui Melodies Showcasing

5 months, 1 week ago

Folk melodies showcasing traditional art in tune with tourism

China Daily

Sa Lina, a regional inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Hua'er, a type of folk song, in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. XINHUA YINCHUAN — Sa Lina, 38, has juggled a hectic schedule recently, performing Hua'er, a type of folk song popular in northwestern China, not only in her hometown in Ningxia Hui autonomous region but also in the …

Folk Song Ningxia Hui

7 months, 1 week ago

Blossoming realizations about living

China Daily

In the dance drama Blooming Life, the mother dreams of a fictional country in Chinese mythology, where everyone has pure white skin and hair. A dance drama set in Guangzhou tells the story of a mother with Alzheimer's and her son who struggles alongside her, Cheng Yuezhu reports. For the past year or so, Beijing-based choreographer Fei Bo has been …

Dance Mother Son Guangzhou

8 months ago

A grand endeavor

China Daily

Album cover of Everyone Listen Close by the Yandong Grand Singers. Five years ago in a quaint village in Guizhou province's Yandong township, a troupe comprising musicians of the Dong ethnic group stood on a covered bridge, singing out their iconic Grand Songs dedicated to the greatness of nature. He successfully realized his vision — not only were the recordings …

Dong Singers Yandong

8 months ago

A grand endeavor

China Daily

Album cover of Everyone Listen Close by the Yandong Grand Singers. Five years ago in a quaint village in Guizhou province's Yandong township, a troupe comprising musicians of the Dong ethnic group stood on a covered bridge, singing out their iconic Grand Songs dedicated to the greatness of nature. He successfully realized his vision — not only were the recordings …

Dong Singers Yandong

8 months ago

A grand endeavor

China Daily

Album cover of Everyone Listen Close by the Yandong Grand Singers. Five years ago in a quaint village in Guizhou province's Yandong township, a troupe comprising musicians of the Dong ethnic group stood on a covered bridge, singing out their iconic Grand Songs dedicated to the greatness of nature. He successfully realized his vision — not only were the recordings …

Dong Grand Singers Yandong

8 months, 1 week ago

Jazz singer set to invoke the sound of the steppes

China Daily

Munich-based Mongolian singer Enji, who creates music that blends jazz and folk with traditional Mongolian influences, will make her debut in China with shows in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou in Jiangsu province, from April 18 to 21. "Those songs stayed with me, because they always touched me," says Enji, who is now a jazz singer based in Munich. Her songs …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — February 28, 2024

The Hindu

Fighting in Russia The Hindu deserves compliments for highlighting the plight of Indians caught in the Russian war. Cavery Palani, Chennai Pankaj Udhas The passing of iconic Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas has shocked millions of music lovers. At a time when the maestros Ghulam Ali and Jagjit Singh dominated the scene, this gifted singer carved a niche for himself by …

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11 months ago

Chinese musical inspired by ecological transformation in Liaoning

China Daily

Scenes from Chinese musical, A Place Where Flowers Bloom. The green transformation of sandy land in Zhangwu county of Northeast China's Liaoning province has been turned into a Chinese musical, titled A Place Where Flowers Bloom, by Liaoning Song and Dance Ensemble, which is having its first round of performances until Jan 24 at Liaoning Grand Theater. The creative team, …

Chinese Liaoning Musical

11 months ago

Chinese musical inspired by ecological transformation in Liaoning

China Daily

Scenes from Chinese musical, A Place Where Flowers Bloom. The green transformation of sandy land in Zhangwu county of Northeast China's Liaoning province has been turned into a Chinese musical, titled A Place Where Flowers Bloom, by Liaoning Song and Dance Ensemble, which is having its first round of performances until Jan 24 at Liaoning Grand Theater. The creative team, …

Chinese Liaoning Musical

11 months ago

Gong Linna releases new song in Chaozhou dialect

China Daily

Chinese singer Gong Linna released her new song, titled Return Home, which portrays the overseas Chinese people's longing for their homeland. Performed in Chaozhou dialect, which is one of the oldest dialects in China, the song is part of Gong's music project, which has the singer perform songs in different Chinese dialects. "It is very challenging to sing in Chaozhou …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

A classic tale returns

China Daily

Russian musical Anna Karenina, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's iconic novel of the same title, is touring Chinese cities. Russian musical Anna Karenina goes back to its story of origin as it begins a tour of Chinese theaters, Chen Nan reports. In 2022, when the performing arts scene in China was facing the unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese …

China Chinese Russian Musical

11 months, 2 weeks ago

A classic tale returns

China Daily

Russian musical Anna Karenina, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's iconic novel of the same title, is touring Chinese cities. Russian musical Anna Karenina goes back to its story of origin as it begins a tour of Chinese theaters, Chen Nan reports. In 2022, when the performing arts scene in China was facing the unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

A classic tale returns

China Daily

Russian musical Anna Karenina, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's iconic novel of the same title, is touring Chinese cities. Russian musical Anna Karenina goes back to its story of origin as it begins a tour of Chinese theaters, Chen Nan reports. In 2022, when the performing arts scene in China was facing the unprecedented challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese …

China Chinese Russian Musical

1 year, 1 month ago

Russian singer is lyrical about audiences

China Daily

Scenes from the concert of Russian singer Vitas, who is famous for his unique five-octave falsetto, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on Oct 21. Vitas, the Russian singer known for his five-octave falsetto, performed to a full house at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on Saturday. Vitas, Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachyov, is arguably the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Russian singer is lyrical about audiences

China Daily

Scenes from the concert of Russian singer Vitas, who is famous for his unique five-octave falsetto, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on Oct 21. Vitas, the Russian singer known for his five-octave falsetto, performed to a full house at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on Saturday. Vitas, Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachyov, is arguably the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Folk musicians tell vivid stories in their own words

China Daily

Winners of a competition featuring singing in dialects receive awards at a concert on Monday. Folk tunes and lyrics in his regional dialect are what make singer-songwriter Zhang Gasong's music stand out. He was talking about his experience and understanding of his musical style, gained from more than a decade's practice, on Monday, shortly before attending a lawn concert at …

Zhang

1 year, 3 months ago

Folk musicians tell vivid stories in their own words

China Daily

Winners of a competition featuring singing in dialects receive awards at a concert on Monday. Folk tunes and lyrics in his regional dialect are what make singer-songwriter Zhang Gasong's music stand out. He was talking about his experience and understanding of his musical style, gained from more than a decade's practice, on Monday, shortly before attending a lawn concert at …

Zhang

1 year, 4 months ago

Dancing to the next stage of excellence

China Daily

CHINA DAILY Event dedicated to performance and teaching of art form continues to produce new, national talent, Chen Nan reports. Kalsang Tenzin later learned that it was called Rgyas Gzhas, which means "ceremonious song and dance performance". Kalsang Tenzin spent four years learning the form and then arranged the choreography for his own dance piece called Rgyas Gzhas — Ancient …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Youth orchestra sets the tone

China Daily

The Guangzhou Symphony Youth Orchestra under the baton of Jing Huan at the Verbier Festival on Thursday. The Guangzhou Symphony Youth Orchestra, one of China's premier youth ensembles and an affiliate of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, performed on Thursday under the baton of conductor Jing Huan at the festival's main concert hall Salle des Combins. The orchestra, featuring more than …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Chinese musical presents a romantic love story

China Daily

Young musical performers of the Chinese musical Love Song. The original Chinese musical, Love Song, will premiere at Tianqiao Performing Arts in Beijing with five shows from June 9 to 11. Produced by Sichuan University of Culture and Arts and directed veteran songwriter-director Jia Ding, the musical follows the romantic love story between Chinese poet Deng Yuping and his lover …

Love Song Chinese Bai Musical Deng Director Jia Ding

1 year, 7 months ago

Chinese musical presents a romantic love story

China Daily

Young musical performers of the Chinese musical Love Song. The original Chinese musical, Love Song, will premiere at Tianqiao Performing Arts in Beijing with five shows from June 9 to 11. Produced by Sichuan University of Culture and Arts and directed veteran songwriter-director Jia Ding, the musical follows the romantic love story between Chinese poet Deng Yuping and his lover …

Love Song Chinese Bai Musical Deng Director Jia Ding

1 year, 8 months ago

A Russian who is well-versed in Chinese

China Daily

Anastasia Podareva is a fan of the clothes and accessories of the Tibetan people. Growing up, she wrote many poems in both Russian and English and, after she came to China to study in 2013, the world of Chinese poetry opened up before her. She soon gave herself a poetic Chinese name, Tang Xilan, with "tang" alluding to the Tang …

China Russia Russian Chinese Poetry Podareva

1 year, 8 months ago

A Russian who is well-versed in Chinese

China Daily

Anastasia Podareva is a fan of the clothes and accessories of the Tibetan people. Growing up, she wrote many poems in both Russian and English and, after she came to China to study in 2013, the world of Chinese poetry opened up before her. She soon gave herself a poetic Chinese name, Tang Xilan, with "tang" alluding to the Tang …

China Russia Russian Chinese Poetry Podareva

1 year, 8 months ago

A Russian who is well-versed in Chinese

China Daily

Anastasia Podareva participates in the filming of a video to promote tourism in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Besides sharing new Chinese poems that she'd written, Podareva would also produce content based on cultural comparisons, for example, how Yesenin and Li Bai, one of China's greatest poets from the Tang Dynasty, depicted winter. That said, being a young social media content creator, …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Musical pays homage to Chinese composer

China Daily

A scene from musical The Past Ballad which chronicles the life of Chinese composer Wang Luobin. An original Chinese musical, The Past Ballad, which chronicles the life of Chinese composer Wang Luobin, focusing on his youth, is being staged at Beijing Normal University with 10 shows. In 2019, the musical premiered at Beijing Normal University's Beiguo Theater, performed and produced …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Musical pays homage to Chinese composer

China Daily

A scene from musical The Past Ballad which chronicles the life of Chinese composer Wang Luobin. An original Chinese musical, The Past Ballad, which chronicles the life of Chinese composer Wang Luobin, focusing on his youth, is being staged at Beijing Normal University with 10 shows. In 2019, the musical premiered at Beijing Normal University's Beiguo Theater, performed and produced …

Music Chinese Wang Musical Beijing Normal University Chinese Composer Beijing Normal

1 year, 9 months ago

Musical pays homage to Chinese composer

China Daily

A scene from musical The Past Ballad which chronicles the life of Chinese composer Wang Luobin. An original Chinese musical, The Past Ballad, which chronicles the life of Chinese composer Wang Luobin, focusing on his youth, is being staged at Beijing Normal University with 10 shows. In 2019, the musical premiered at Beijing Normal University's Beiguo Theater, performed and produced …

Music Chinese Musical Beijing Normal University Chinese Composer Qinghai Wang

1 year, 11 months ago

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language

NPR

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language Enlarge this image toggle caption An Rong Xu for NPR An Rong Xu for NPR TAIPEI — Everything about pop star Abao is musical. Enlarge this image toggle caption An Rong Xu for NPR An Rong Xu for NPR The Paiwan people are one of 16 officially recognized Indigenous …

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2 years ago

Sci-fi inspired singer praises her roots

China Daily

Zhu Jingxi, a Dai woman from Pu'er city, Southwest China's Yunnan province, aims to merge cyberpunk style with traditional Chinese cultural elements in her visual and musical expressions. Seeking Roots It's a remarkable fact that behind Zhu's sassy look, highly experimental pieces of music and cyborg persona is her continuous pursuit of tradition. On one hand, she has been trying …

Chinese

2 years, 1 month ago

This Bappi Lahiri song from Disco Dancer is the new anthem for Covid-19 lockdown protests in China. Read to know why

Hindustan Times

The Covid-19 lockdowns have returned to China. As millions of Chinese citizens are protesting the government's decisions to enforce lockdowns in various parts of the country, one Hindi song from four decades ago is emerging as the new protest anthem. Late composer Bappi Lahiri's song Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja from the 1982 film Disco Dancer is being used as a …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Dance production shows history of revolutionary base

China Daily

Students of Beijing Dance Academy recite a poem Back to Yan'anby Chinese writer He Jingzhi published in 1956. On Oct 30, teachers and students of Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Department of Beijing Dance Academy, who created and perform in the new dance drama, gathered at the school to celebrate the upcoming premiere of the new dance piece. According to …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Dance production shows history of revolutionary base

China Daily

Students of Beijing Dance Academy recite a poem Back to Yan'anby Chinese writer He Jingzhi published in 1956. On Oct 30, teachers and students of Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance Department of Beijing Dance Academy, who created and perform in the new dance drama, gathered at the school to celebrate the upcoming premiere of the new dance piece. According to …

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