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Cantopop and mandapop in pre-postcolonial Hong Kong: Identity negotiation in the performances of...

Authors :
Witzleben, J. Lawrence
Source :
Popular Music; May99, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p241, 18p
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Examines popular song in the twilight of Hong Kong's colonial period, from the mid-1980s to 1997. Focus on popular singer Anita Mui Yim-Fong; Manifestation of local identity in musical culture; Extra-musical associations of popular music in indigenous cultures; Influence of performers on songs and musical styles.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02611430
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Popular Music
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2159652
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0261143000009077