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Relive the glory days of Cantopop with these classic tunes from Beyond, Leslie Cheung, Sam Hui and more. From rock ballads to sentimental love songs, these songs have touched the hearts of Hongkongers for generations.
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Cantopop (a contraction of "Cantonese pop music") is a genre of pop music sung in Cantonese. Cantopop is also used to refer to the cultural context of its production and consumption. [2] The genre began in the 1970s and became associated with Hong Kong popular music from the middle of the decade. [1]
- Beyond – Boundless Oceans Vast Skies <<海闊天空>> This song characterises Beyond’s journey to stardom, and the way they proved many detractors wrong in finding massive success as a band.
- Leslie Cheung (張國榮) - The Wind Blows <<風繼續吹>> By the early 80s, Japanese pop culture began having a major influence over Hong Kong, including in our music.
- Francis Yip (葉麗儀) – Shanghai Tang <<上海灘>> Popularised by the hit TV drama The Bund, this song combines traditional Chinese elements with Yip’s dramatic Canto-centric interpretation, making it one of the most recognised Chinese melodies, not only in Hong Kong but in the wider Chinese speaking world.
- Roman Tam (羅文) – A House is Not a Home <<家變>> Based on a TV drama, this massive hit by one of Cantopop’s greatest singers was one of the first mega pop tunes to make the step from traditional Chinese sounds to more Western-influenced harmonies and melodies.
- 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 23, 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.
