Chinese soprano Ruan Yuqun releases new 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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Ye Bei's star to shine at Beijing pop event

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By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-18 07:56 Jiang Tao, founder of the Beijing International Pop Music Festival, announces its 10th anniversary on Nov 12. Among the diversity of genres around, the 1990s was greatly defined by campus folk music, which is driven by acoustic guitar and piano, and lyrics about campus romances, university life and youth. Along …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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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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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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 …

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Indian Musicians' Yunnan Visit: Bridging Cultural Exchanges and Promoting Unity

China Daily

Indian musicians have had a cultural exchange trip to Yunnan province in China, showcasing the rich diversity of cultures between the two nations. The delegation participated in cultural events, met with teachers and students, and engaged in discussions about bilateral relations and unity. They expressed their admiration for China's culture and expressed their hope for continued cultural exchanges between India …

Law Culture Music People-to-People Exchanges Kunming

2 months ago

Indian Musicians' Yunnan Visit: Bridging Cultural Exchanges and Promoting Unity

China Daily

Indian musicians have had a cultural exchange trip to Yunnan province in China, showcasing the rich diversity of cultures between the two nations. The delegation, led by composer and conductor James Shikiye Swu, participated in cultural events, met with teachers and students, and engaged in discussions about bilateral relations and unity.

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2 months ago

Indian Musicians' Yunnan Visit: Bridging Cultural Divides Through Music and Culture

China Daily

The article highlights the cultural exchange and people-to-people communication between India and China through a group of Indian musicians' visit to Yunnan province. The delegation participated in cultural exchanges with experts and scholars at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, watched Chinese performances, and met with students and teachers at Yunnan Minzu University. The musicians expressed their admiration for the …

Law Culture Music People-to-People Exchanges Kunming

Indian Musicians' Yunnan Visit: Bridging Cultural Exchanges and Promoting Unity

China Daily

Indian musicians have experienced Chinese music and culture during their visit to Yunnan province, China. They have participated in cultural exchanges with experts and scholars at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, watched Chinese performances, and met with teachers and students at Yunnan Minzu University. The delegation has also learned Mandarin to better explore China, with some members expressing interest …

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2 months ago

Indian Musicians' Yunnan Visit: A Journey of Cultural Exchange and Unity

China Daily

Indian musicians have experienced Chinese music and culture during their visit to Yunnan province, China. They have participated in cultural exchanges with experts and scholars at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, watched Chinese performances, and met with teachers and students at Yunnan Minzu University. The delegation has also learned Mandarin to better explore China, with their sister learning simple …

Law Culture Music People-to-People Exchanges Kunming

Indian Musicians' Yunnan Visit: Bridging Cultural Exchanges and Promoting Unity

China Daily

Indian musicians have had a cultural exchange trip to Yunnan province in China, showcasing the rich diversity of cultures between the two nations. The delegation participated in cultural events, met with teachers and students, and engaged in discussions about bilateral relations and unity. They expressed their admiration for China's culture and expressed their hope for continued cultural exchanges between India …

Law Culture Music People-to-People Exchanges Kunming

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Transformative aid: benefactors and beneficiaries in Xizang

China Daily

Wang Tongxu, doctor of a medical team from a hospital in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province, treats a patient at a village in Mainling city, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, June 12, 2023. Over the past three decades, with strong leadership from the central government and robust support from people across the nation and sister provinces and cities, the Xizang …

Song Aid Xizang

4 months, 1 week ago

A contemporary Kunqu take on famous linguist

China Daily

Kunqu Opera performers Wei Chunrong, who plays the role of Li Pei, and Yuan Guoliang, who plays the role of Guo Yonghuai, perform an excerpt from the Kunqu Opera production Li Pei in Beijing on Aug 10. CHINA DAILY The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre's latest contemporary production, Li Pei, which is about the famous applied linguist, will premiere at the …

China University Production Opera Chinese Yang Wei

4 months, 1 week ago

A contemporary Kunqu take on famous linguist

China Daily

Kunqu Opera performers Wei Chunrong, who plays the role of Li Pei, and Yuan Guoliang, who plays the role of Guo Yonghuai, perform an excerpt from the Kunqu Opera production Li Pei in Beijing on Aug 10. CHINA DAILY The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre's latest contemporary production, Li Pei, which is about the famous applied linguist, will premiere at the …

China University Production Opera Chinese Yang Wei

5 months ago

Reality show appearance opens up new paths

China Daily

Rukhiya Baidukenova performs during an episode of the reality TV show, Singer, produced by Mango TV, which aired on June 28. As a hush fell over the audience, she took a deep breath and her voice resonated with raw emotion as she began to sing the late American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen's 1975 smash hit, All by Myself, which was also …

Singer Chinese Sing Baidukenova

5 months ago

Reality show appearance opens up new paths

China Daily

Rukhiya Baidukenova performs during an episode of the reality TV show, Singer, produced by Mango TV, which aired on June 28. As a hush fell over the audience, she took a deep breath and her voice resonated with raw emotion as she began to sing the late American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen's 1975 smash hit, All by Myself, which was also …

Singer Chinese Sing Baidukenova

5 months ago

Series sings sweetly for young vocal talents

China Daily

Gao Yang, singer and musical actor. China Daily Two years ago when he was 26, singer and musical theater actor Gao Yang performed his first solo concert in Beijing. "For a musical theater actor, the key to protecting your voice is to avoid staying up late and speaking less, but I rarely manage to do that," Gao admits. Producer Peng …

Theater Voice Musical His Voice Musical Theater Future Gao

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese musical enchants Beijing audiences

China Daily

A scene from the Chinese musical, To Youth. The Chinese musical To Youth graced the stage with three captivating performances at the China National Opera House in Beijing from June 27 to 29. Under the direction of Zhang Jigang and brought to life by the talented artists of the Liuzhou Art Troupe, this production follows the journey of young individuals …

China Guangxi Chinese

6 months, 1 week ago

Singers fine-tune their appeal

China Daily

American singer-songwriter Adam Lambert performs on the music competition show Singer 2024. This phenomenon has been vividly illustrated by the Chinese music competition show Singer 2024, which features a mix of international and domestic singers competing in live broadcasts on Hunan Satellite TV and online video platform Mango TV. The "catfishes" include American diva Chante Moore and Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Singers fine-tune their appeal

China Daily

American singer-songwriter Adam Lambert performs on the music competition show Singer 2024. This phenomenon has been vividly illustrated by the Chinese music competition show Singer 2024, which features a mix of international and domestic singers competing in live broadcasts on Hunan Satellite TV and online video platform Mango TV. The "catfishes" include American diva Chante Moore and Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Renowned Chinese instrumentalist showcases musical mastery in Beijing

China Daily

Chinese instrumentalist Wang Hua performs during the concert in Beijing on May 24. Celebrated Chinese instrumentalist Wang Hua, recognized for his mastery of the bamboo flute and xiao, mesmerized audiences at the Beijing Concert Hall on May 24. Collaborating with esteemed Chinese musicians like singer Gong Linna, sheng player Nie Yunlei, and the Chinese Film Symphony Orchestra, Wang delivered a …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

A tale of tradition and resilience unfolds in Jingdezhen on the small screen

China Daily

Actor Vic Zhou stars in the drama Reblooming Blue. Reblooming Blue, a captivating new drama exploring the rich heritage of ceramic culture in Jiangxi province's Jingdezhen, made its debut on Wednesday on Hunan Satellite TV and the popular online streaming platform Mango TV. The series stars actress Song Qian and Taiwan actor Vic Zhou, with Song portraying the determined protagonist …

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9 months ago

Pushing her boundaries

China Daily

He Saifei's role won her a Golden Rooster and forced her to find a way to connect to a character unlike any she'd played before, Xu Fan reports. Under the direction of Qiao Liang, the art-house film Off the Stage has earned He Saifei the best actress award at the 36th Golden Rooster Awards. It features her as a former …

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11 months, 1 week 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 …

Song Sim Gong Chaozhou Dialects Dialect Different Chinese

1 year ago

Photo inspires focus on artist

China Daily

Peking Opera actress Dou Xiaoxuan and Zhang in the production. CHINA DAILY The director adds that when it comes to portraying the inner struggle of Qi about changing his art style from gongbi to xieyi, two characters appear onstage to symbolize two different voices in Qi's head. "We used huadan and wuchou to personify the two different voices — one …

1 year ago

Photo inspires focus on artist

China Daily

Peking Opera actress Dou Xiaoxuan and Zhang in the production. CHINA DAILY The director adds that when it comes to portraying the inner struggle of Qi about changing his art style from gongbi to xieyi, two characters appear onstage to symbolize two different voices in Qi's head. "We used huadan and wuchou to personify the two different voices — one …

1 year ago

Traditional Cantonese concert enthralls Malaysians

China Daily

Musicians perform at the Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert, held at the Xiamen University Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday. CHENG YIHENG/XINHUA KUALA LUMPUR — "I have been shocked since the first song," Chinese Malaysian student Yi Xiner said at the Xiamen University Malaysia, where the Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert was held on Friday. Chen Jianwen, head …

Culture China Traditional Chinese Concert Guangdong Kuala Lumpur

1 year ago

Traditional Cantonese concert enthralls Malaysians

China Daily

Musicians perform at the Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert, held at the Xiamen University Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday. CHENG YIHENG/XINHUA KUALA LUMPUR — "I have been shocked since the first song," Chinese Malaysian student Yi Xiner said at the Xiamen University Malaysia, where the Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert was held on Friday. Chen Jianwen, head …

Culture China Traditional Chinese Concert Guangdong Kuala Lumpur

1 year, 3 months ago

Casual chat has creative repercussions

China Daily

Front row, from left: Director Wang Yabin, Wei Lingzhi, secretary-general of the Cao Xueqin Society, composers Zhu Shaoyu and Wang Liping at the premiere of the concert, Jingyun Honglou in 2022. When producer Li Dong, composer Wang Liping and Wei Lingzhi, secretary-general of the Cao Xueqin Society, met at the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall in the China National Botanical Garden …

Peking Opera Wang Cao Xueqin

1 year, 3 months ago

Casual chat has creative repercussions

China Daily

Front row, from left: Director Wang Yabin, Wei Lingzhi, secretary-general of the Cao Xueqin Society, composers Zhu Shaoyu and Wang Liping at the premiere of the concert, Jingyun Honglou in 2022. When producer Li Dong, composer Wang Liping and Wei Lingzhi, secretary-general of the Cao Xueqin Society, met at the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall in the China National Botanical Garden …

Peking Opera Wang Cao Xueqin

1 year, 3 months ago

Shao Tianshuai: Learning Kunqu Opera may help children memorize poems

China Daily

Shao Tianshuai, a national first-grade actor, and deputy director of the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre in Beijing said, "Since Kunqu has its own rhythms and tonal patterns with its own ups and downs in cadences and rhyme, it might better help children learn and memorize ancient poems." We find China's own path to showcase the charm of the real China …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Shao Tianshuai: Learning Kunqu Opera may help children memorize poems

China Daily

Shao Tianshuai, a national first-grade actor, and deputy director of the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre in Beijing said, "Since Kunqu has its own rhythms and tonal patterns with its own ups and downs in cadences and rhyme, it might better help children learn and memorize ancient poems." We find China's own path to showcase the charm of the real China …

China Beijing Kunqu Beijing Culture Forum

1 year, 3 months ago

A harmonious relationship

China Daily

Violinist Tang Yun and his girlfriend, composer Lin Ziqing, team up to launch a national tour with classical music and renditions of Chinese folk music. On Aug 22, violinist Tang Yun and his girlfriend, Lin Ziqing, a composer who plays piano, made music together in an intimate concert, just in time for Qixi, China's equivalent of Valentine's Day, at Temple …

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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

US composer sings praises of Chinese musical

China Daily

During a salon at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Aug 4, American composer Frank Wildhorn played the piano as the lead singers, Bai Jugang presented several songs from the Chinese musical No Longer Human. He adds that he was pleased with his maiden experience of creating an original Chinese musical, and he would consider creating more productions in Chinese in …

Chinese Beijing Musical Wildhorn

1 year, 6 months ago

United in harmony

China Daily

Veteran vocalist Gong Linna and Japanese singer Maria, also known as Mai Mizuhashi, sing the song Hua Hai in the music and reality show Riding the Wind 2023. Inspired by this special vocal style, the multitalented pop icon, Jay Chou, created the poignant ballad Hua Hai in 2008, into which he skillfully infused the soothing power of Shima Uta, bringing …

Japanese Song Maria Vocal Shima Uta

1 year, 6 months ago

United in harmony

China Daily

Veteran vocalist Gong Linna and Japanese singer Maria, also known as Mai Mizuhashi, sing the song Hua Hai in the music and reality show Riding the Wind 2023. Inspired by this special vocal style, the multitalented pop icon, Jay Chou, created the poignant ballad Hua Hai in 2008, into which he skillfully infused the soothing power of Shima Uta, bringing …

Japanese Song Maria Vocal Shima Uta

1 year, 6 months ago

United in harmony

China Daily

Veteran vocalist Gong Linna and Japanese singer Maria, also known as Mai Mizuhashi, sing the song Hua Hai in the music and reality show Riding the Wind 2023. Inspired by this special vocal style, the multitalented pop icon, Jay Chou, created the poignant ballad Hua Hai in 2008, into which he skillfully infused the soothing power of Shima Uta, bringing …

Japanese Song Maria Vocal Shima Uta

1 year, 6 months ago

United in harmony

China Daily

Veteran vocalist Gong Linna and Japanese singer Maria, also known as Mai Mizuhashi, sing the song Hua Hai in the music and reality show Riding the Wind 2023. Inspired by this special vocal style, the multitalented pop icon, Jay Chou, created the poignant ballad Hua Hai in 2008, into which he skillfully infused the soothing power of Shima Uta, bringing …

Japanese Song Maria Vocal Shima Uta

1 year, 6 months ago

Plucking at the strings of the nation's heart

China Daily

Huang Mei plays virtuoso. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY New inheritors Huang Mei, one of Wu Wenguang's students, is one of the first musicians in the country to hold a PhD in guqin music. "Wu not only taught me how to play the instrument, but also how to comprehend the spirit behind it, especially what it symbolizes in traditional Chinese culture," says …

Sun Huang Guqin Soccer Play Wu Wenguang

1 year, 6 months ago

Plucking at the strings of the nation's heart

China Daily

Huang Mei plays virtuoso. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY New inheritors Huang Mei, one of Wu Wenguang's students, is one of the first musicians in the country to hold a PhD in guqin music. "Wu not only taught me how to play the instrument, but also how to comprehend the spirit behind it, especially what it symbolizes in traditional Chinese culture," says …

Sun Huang Guqin Soccer Play Wu Wenguang

1 year, 6 months ago

Living Heritage: Guqin

China Daily

Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms and a carrier of gentle emotions. This is the musical language of guqin, a plucked seven string instrument created in ancient China. The earliest piece of guqin in China, unearthed in Hubei province in 2016, dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. As he played his guqin in the mountains, a woodcutter named Zhong Ziqi heard the …

China Guqin

1 year, 6 months ago

Living Heritage: Guqin

China Daily

Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms and a carrier of gentle emotions. This is the musical language of guqin, a plucked seven string instrument created in ancient China. The earliest piece of guqin in China, unearthed in Hubei province in 2016, dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. As he played his guqin in the mountains, a woodcutter named Zhong Ziqi heard the …

China Guqin

1 year, 7 months ago

Sound of the past, note for the future

China Daily

Xiao musician Shen Yingbiao plays the traditional Chinese musical instrument with another performer playing guqin at a concert in Shanghai last year. Often accompanying the guqin, a zither-like seven-stringed traditional musical instrument, the xiao, a traditional vertical bamboo flute with a relatively light sound, was often viewed as a foil. Shen was infatuated with the instrument after he bought a …

Xiao Instrument

1 year, 7 months ago

Sound of the past, note for the future

China Daily

Xiao musician Shen Yingbiao plays the traditional Chinese musical instrument with another performer playing guqin at a concert in Shanghai last year. Often accompanying the guqin, a zither-like seven-stringed traditional musical instrument, the xiao, a traditional vertical bamboo flute with a relatively light sound, was often viewed as a foil. Shen was infatuated with the instrument after he bought a …

Xiao Instrument

1 year, 7 months ago

Sound of the past, note for the future

China Daily

Xiao musician Shen Yingbiao plays the traditional Chinese musical instrument with another performer playing guqin at a concert in Shanghai last year. Often accompanying the guqin, a zither-like seven-stringed traditional musical instrument, the xiao, a traditional vertical bamboo flute with a relatively light sound, was often viewed as a foil. Shen was infatuated with the instrument after he bought a …

Xiao Instrument

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, 7 months ago

Yueju Opera production sings the praises of Song Dynasty official

China Daily

Zouma Yushi, an original play by the Xiao Baihua Yueju Opera Troupe, hails the integrity of Song Dynasty official Chen He. His integrity, unyielding spirit and devotion to his duties has inspired Xiao Baihua Yueju Opera Troupe, based in Ningbo, Zhejiang province — also Chen's hometown — to produce Zouma Yushi, an original play centering on Chen and the fight …

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