Music of Northeast China

Music of Northeast China is tied closely to the region's history. Musical traditions of the Bang Zi Theatre and folk instruments such as the Dizi, Xiao and Baijiao Gu originate in the region. Folk songs from the north east are noted for their contributions toward nationalistic music the popular communist-era song “The East is Red” based upon a traditional Northern Shaanxi^[1] melody. The popularity of western musical traditions in the Harbin province are internationally recognised with the northern city being named a ‘music city’ in 2010 by the United Nations.^[2] Contemporary folk as well as modern pop music continue to contribute to the diverse musical traditions of the region. Prominent performers from the Northeast include the mid-20th-century film composer Lei Zhenbang and pop stars Xiao Ke and Na Ying.

^ Xiaoyang, Dr. Zhao (2015). "The Political Influence on the Chinese Song Composition of 1930s-1940s". International Journal of Music and Performing Arts. 3 (1). doi:10.15640/ijmpa.v3n1a6.
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[:0-1] Xiaoyang, Dr. Zhao (2015). "The Political Influence on the Chinese Song Composition of 1930s-1940s". International Journal of Music and Performing Arts. 3 (1). doi:10.15640/ijmpa.v3n1a6.

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