Chinese Folk

Chinese folk music is a rich and diverse genre that encapsulates the vast cultural heritage of China. It often combines traditional instruments such as the guqin, erhu, dizi, and pipa with storytelling that spans centuries of Chinese history and folklore. This genre is characterized by its melodic intricacies and emotional depth, capturing the essence of China's rural landscapes, ancient myths, and the everyday lives of its people. Artists like 降央卓玛, 童丽, and Sa Dingding have played pivotal roles in both preserving and transforming Chinese folk music, infusing it with contemporary influences while staying true to its roots. Through their work, they convey a sense of nostalgia and deep connection to the past, yet their innovative approach also makes this genre accessible and relevant to today’s audiences worldwide. From the haunting melodies of the Mongolian grasslands to the rhythmic storytelling of the Han people, Chinese folk music remains a vibrant and evolving expression of China's rich cultural tapestry.

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Cat & Mouse
Single - Released March 19, 2025

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8082 Audio
Abigail Washburn
Andr
Chow Mei
Jindong Cai
Li Hong Sheng
Nan Fang Qun Xing
PPlin
Sa Dingding
Shande Ding
The Island Voices
东方晴儿
乌兰图雅
乌兰托娅
任军太
冯翔
凤凰传奇
刀郎
刘琼婷
刘聪
北京快樂小菩薩合唱團
卫彬月
吉星出租
呼斯楞
唐藝
喜鹊
單依純
嗨的國樂團
嘎玛顿珠
孟维来
小傻哥哥
山水组合
张欣尧
张水蓉
旅行者三重唱
朗嘎拉姆
杨小曼
梁弘志
殷正洋
泽绒拉姆
童丽
索南扎西
罗森涛
翁祥
腾格尔
董育君
蒋亮
赵磊
趙崇灝
阿蘭 AC
降央卓玛
雲朵
雲飛
顾峰
额尔古纳乐队
黃齡
黄诗扶
單依純
8082 Audio
PPlin
凤凰传奇
刀郎
Sa Dingding
黃齡
The Island Voices
降央卓玛
翁祥
赵磊
黄诗扶
Abigail Washburn
阿蘭 AC
Andr
孟维来
罗森涛
吉星出租
童丽
张水蓉
乌兰托娅
山水组合
杨小曼
腾格尔
Nan Fang Qun Xing
北京快樂小菩薩合唱團
乌兰图雅
嗨的國樂團
梁弘志
顾峰
唐藝
殷正洋
张欣尧
东方晴儿
额尔古纳乐队
呼斯楞
任军太
小傻哥哥
刘聪
喜鹊
Li Hong Sheng
卫彬月
雲朵
董育君
Chow Mei
旅行者三重唱
Jindong Cai
泽绒拉姆
嘎玛顿珠
朗嘎拉姆
雲飛
刘琼婷
索南扎西
冯翔
蒋亮
Shande Ding
趙崇灝