姚莉

姚莉 (Yao Li), also known as Yao Lee or Yao Li-Chieh, was a legendary Chinese singer whose career peaked in the 1930s through the 1960s. Born in Shanghai in 1922, she rose to fame during the golden age of Chinese popular music and became one of the "Seven Great Singing Stars" of the era. Famous for her silken voice and emotive delivery, she earned the nickname "Silver Voice" (銀嗓子) and became a defining voice of Shanghai's pre-Communist music scene.

Her most iconic hit, “Rose, Rose, I Love You” (玫瑰玫瑰我愛你), became an international success and even inspired English-language covers. After moving to Hong Kong, she continued to impact the industry behind the scenes, working with EMI and nurturing new talent. Yao Li's influence endures, both for her timeless recordings and her legacy in shaping the sound of Chinese pop music during a pivotal era.