張露

**Zhang Lu (張露)**

The original queen of Mandarin pop, Zhang Lu lit up Asian music scenes from the 1940s through the 1960s with her playful charm and velvet vocals. Born in 1932 in Shanghai, she became famous for mixing jazzy Western rhythms with Chinese folk influences, earning nicknames like "Little Mischief" for her cheeky love songs. Her signature tracks like *Apple Blossom (蘋果花)* and *Give Me Another Kiss (再給我一個吻)* turned her into a household name across Greater China, especially after she moved to Hong Kong in the 1950s.

A trailblazer for female artists, Zhang Lu recorded classics under EMI’s *Era Legend* series and became known for her flirty stage presence—often performing with a fan or parasol. Though she retired in the 1970s, her legacy lives on through her son, Cantopop star Alex To (杜德偉), and timeless compilations like *An Evening With Chang Loo* that keep her retro magic alive. A true icon who made Mandarin pop sparkle with personality!