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12 Famous Cantopop songs that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Take a musical trip down memory lane with these nostalgic tunes. Friday 6 September 2024. Edited by Jenny Leung & Catharina Cheung....
- Time Out Hong Kong
Following from their Hong Kong concert last August, indie...
- Time Out Hong Kong
Cantopop Classics: A Playlist of the Best Cantonese Songs
Cantopop songs are usually sung by one singer, sometimes with a band, accompanied by piano, synthesizer, drum set and guitars. They are composed under verse-chorus form and are generally monophonic. Practically all early Cantopop songs feature a descending bassline.
- Roman Tam. Roman Tam—or “Law Man” (羅文)—as he’s more commonly known, is truly the undisputed “Grand Godfather of Cantopop.” His illustrious career began in 1962 when he immigrated to Hong Kong from Guangzhou for better opportunities after being rejected by a Cantonese opera academy.
- Sam Hui. Known as the “God of Songs,” Sam Hui Koon-kit was credited with popularising Cantopop with his 1974 album Games Gamblers Play, which was also the soundtrack to a film of the same name.
- George Lam. George Lam is a veteran Cantonese artist who played a part in shaping the landscape of the genre. He grew up exposed to western cinema and music by his family, and was also educated overseas, which influenced his music.
- Danny Chan. Danny Chan Pak-keung was one of those stars that just possessed a certain magnetism. He has had a passion and talent for music since a young age, teaching himself how to sing and play the piano despite not being able to read sheet music.
Dec 24, 2022 · Our list below includes some of the best Cantopop songs released in 2022. For big fans of the genre, do you agree with our rankings? For those who are new, consider this your first Cantopop...
May 17, 2023 · Since the 1970s, Cantopop has melded Western genres with local sounds to create a musical melting pot — much like Hong Kong itself. Read on for 10 Cantopop artists who have shaped the genre.
Playlist · Top Cantopop Hits · 50 items · 32.9K likes.
