Hello! I am a political science student taking a class in Chinese politics. I have to write a final 3000 word essay and I have chosen to focus on the impact of Cultural Revolution on contemporary music in China.

I am reading academic papers on the topics of course which has been incredibly helpful but I am wondering if anyone has personal views on the matter?

My theory is the impact today can be felt in the artistic expression (to elaborate - the lifting of censorship post Mao’s death has caused a zest for exploration of a variety of themes and genres, which makes Chinese music culturally rich as it blends influences from all over the world), the themes explored (certainly there is reflection on the experience of living during the cultural revolution, as undoubtedly it was a very impactful event in Chinese history) and finally, the ruling party has taken some inspiration from Mao and still uses music to establish its goals with the population.

I would be grateful if anyone has any examples of how these three things play in practice, particularly contemporary Chinese artists I can examine as evidence.

Thank you!

I’m looking for a specific 时代少年团 vlog where Jun Lin and cheng xin are at a restaurant eating right before jun Lin goes to his military training for school and chengxin is in his dressing room for a program he was filming. Please help!! I know it’s out there I’m just not sure what it’s called

https://www.tiktok.com/@binotiktok95/video/7305026160835054849

Thanks!

Straight to point, I'm looking for 山止川行 by 不才. 2019 release. It's her only physical album release. Interestedin places to buy other music CDs as well but just this for now.

The closest I have to a lead is the artist's announcement on bilibili with a QR code at 7:32.

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1dJ411F7JZ

as well as a link in comments that appears dead, with some special code M2D3YLc0Ray
https://m.tb.cn/h.eMpV9kf?sm=0659d1
I understand most Chinese artists do not release physical CDs, and those that do, it's usually on Taobao. Some may be on PlayAsia or YesAsia, CD.Japan even. I've searched and even used proxy services with no luck on finding the album.

First time poster, thank you for reading. Shipping isn't an issue for me, I can do a tiptrans box or whatever. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

https://preview.redd.it/plzsano3vtyd1.png?width=1145&format=png&auto=webp&s=6fabbfc083ed9a0d91dd91e1da81d42dd2154222

https://preview.redd.it/7qg17kp7vtyd1.png?width=1012&format=png&auto=webp&s=f5dd531ef38659a2845c5eb98e2c290cc971e86d

does anyone know the the chinese group enone? I cant seem to find there spotify.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRrHEZShzKg

I was just wondering what people's thoughts were on who is are the best singers technically in terms of raw talent? For example, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey aren't particularly my taste, but I can see they are both technically brilliant.

I am going to Asia in December 2024 and Jan 2025 and would love to attend a concert that has Wang Leehom. Could you kindly tell me if you know one in that period?

It has been so hard for me to find such information. I only see his concerts pics on Facebook and that is after the fact.

I am a big fan of Wang Leehom and hope to see him sing!

Thank you.

i see a lot of comments saying he's not really a rapper or doesn't have much foundation and variety and basically no progress over the years. also that he depends on other artists for his music, considering all his popular songs are features. omg I cant forget the dg cypher trauma😭

is he the weakest in digi ghetto? or is he even a rapper on his own? whats ur hot take

Ngl for me its soo hard to find chinese songs compared to japanese korean or english ive been trying to find indie bands but cant find them tho.

I listened to this album regularly, but it suddenly got pulled from pretty much all western streaming/purchasing services. I can't read Chinese, so the Chinese based services that do have it are basically impossible for me to access.

li yu gang - flower in mirror, moon in water

https://www.kugou.com/album/info/kqpdc2/

If someone could help me find a place I cam download the album, I'd really appreciate it.

I just started watching Youth of you season 3 because of Duan Xingxing and Sun Yinghao since they were in Youth of you season 3 and debuted in IXFORM (I’m not familiar with why they disbanded or heard any music yet if you’d like to inform me and recommend anything please do) and I was watching starlight boys the new kpop survival show (with lots of international trainees/contestants and found I loved a couple of them including Duan Xingxing and Sun Yinghao !!! ( if anyone hasn’t watched it you totally should ) I was wondering if anyone knew the status of the contestants from youth of you? I tried looking them up on social media including webio and other ones but I can’t really find anything 😔 I really wanted an update on how some of them are doing especially WD, Kin, Chase Lee (his performance made me cry literally I’m on the 2nd episode) and a few others !! so if anyone has any information that !! also on the upcoming 2nd episode of starlight boys how do you feel on the recent preview of the treatment the contests are getting and how Sun Yinghao reacted

hi i would want songs with a similar themes to Ice Paper - 心如止水 and 路飞文 - 蔚蓝海岸, or link me to playlists with similar themes

https://preview.redd.it/od4hdbq79uvd1.png?width=723&format=png&auto=webp&s=53f27ba8a188789ef7f8a166063854ddde1bc8f5

Normally songs on the chinese charts are more ballads, but this is a very different sound- A mix of Bossa Nova, R&B and Jazz. It debuted at No 6. A bit of background of singer and song here: Who is Ozi?

Official video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-5RJtkAYc