Article: On display, Hong Kong's homegrown pop music

Alexandra A. Seno The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
11-22-2007
On display, Hong Kong's homegrown pop music
Byline: Alexandra A. Seno The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 1
Section: FEATURES

HONG KONG --

Beyond the carefully styled public personas of Hong Kong's major singing idols, under the smoke machine effects and the glittering concert outfits, behind the catchy melodies and sugary lyrics, the heart of modern Hong Kong beats steadily in Cantonese-language pop music.

"Cantopop is indispensable in our lives. It plays a part in the formation of Hong Kong's identity and culture," said Professor Clement So York-kee in a speech at the opening of the Hong Kong ...

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