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Top Ten Music Downloads
What better way to dip into Chinese culture than through the universal language of music? Below you will find a selection of downloads. The top five are taken straight from the C-pop charts... Don't be surprised to find Hong Kong or Taiwanese artists in the mix as these are the artists that are currently popular amongst mainland Chinese. Click on the links below to get a taste - and sign up if you get hooked! In addition, we have downloads from a selection of our Programme Partners. To find out when they are playing live, visit our What's On page.
"Sun Will Never Set" by Jolin Tsai
From the album, Agent J
The Taiwanese female pop singer became famous after winning a singing contest when she was 18.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
From the album, Agent J
The Taiwanese female pop singer became famous after winning a singing contest when she was 18.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
"Blue and White Porcelain" by Jay Chou
From the album, On the Run
Jay is a Taiwanese musician and singer popular in China specializing in R&B and rap.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
From the album, On the Run
Jay is a Taiwanese musician and singer popular in China specializing in R&B and rap.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
"The Old Man and the Sea" by Hai Ming Wei
From the album, dance dance dance
Singer Hai Ming Wei (a spin on Hemingway) was the 2nd runner up in an X-Factor-type contest held in China.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
From the album, dance dance dance
Singer Hai Ming Wei (a spin on Hemingway) was the 2nd runner up in an X-Factor-type contest held in China.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
"Breathable Pain" (Hui Hu Xi de Tong) by Jasmine Leong (aka Fish Leong)
From the album, J'Adore
Malaysian Chinese pop-queen Jasmine Leung is best known for her love-themed ballads.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
From the album, J'Adore
Malaysian Chinese pop-queen Jasmine Leung is best known for her love-themed ballads.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
"Love Transfers" by Eason Chan
From the album, Admit It
This prominent male singer from Hong Kong makes up part of pop scene in China's music industry.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
From the album, Admit It
This prominent male singer from Hong Kong makes up part of pop scene in China's music industry.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to download... >
Chi 2
A dynamic fusion of Chinese and electric violins and electronics C H I 2 perform their inimitable Eastern-tinged contemporary electro-acoustic style to stunning effect.
Click here to link through to Chi 2 on MySpace... >
A dynamic fusion of Chinese and electric violins and electronics C H I 2 perform their inimitable Eastern-tinged contemporary electro-acoustic style to stunning effect.
Click here to link through to Chi 2 on MySpace... >
Yukawa-Chan
The brilliant duo, Cassie Yukawa & Rosey Chan, is credited with a "quirky, imaginative and experimental repertoire which lies at the core of their performances."
Click here to connect to Yukawa-Chan on You Tube... >
The brilliant duo, Cassie Yukawa & Rosey Chan, is credited with a "quirky, imaginative and experimental repertoire which lies at the core of their performances."
Click here to connect to Yukawa-Chan on You Tube... >
Guo Yue
Beijin born Guo Yue learned how to put not just his breath but his whole body into playing the flute.
Click here to connect to Guo Yue's website; Click on 'Audio & Video' to view and listen to "Dragonfly". >
Beijin born Guo Yue learned how to put not just his breath but his whole body into playing the flute.
Click here to connect to Guo Yue's website; Click on 'Audio & Video' to view and listen to "Dragonfly". >
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
This HKCO is made up of 85 musicians. It explores new frontiers in music and has commissioned more than 1,700 original compositions and arrangements.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to log in... >
This HKCO is made up of 85 musicians. It explores new frontiers in music and has commissioned more than 1,700 original compositions and arrangements.
Click here for a sampler and the chance to log in... >
DJ Phat
In London, British-Chinese Kevin Quan (aka DJ Phat) is the most highly regarded scratch hip hop DJ. He makes his UK premier in 2008 with flamenco guitarist Suki Mok .
Click here to connect to DJ Phat on You Tube... >
In London, British-Chinese Kevin Quan (aka DJ Phat) is the most highly regarded scratch hip hop DJ. He makes his UK premier in 2008 with flamenco guitarist Suki Mok .
Click here to connect to DJ Phat on You Tube... >
