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- The genre began in the 1970s and became associated with Hong Kong popular music from the middle of the decade. [ 1 ] Cantopop then reached its height of popularity in the 1980s and 1990s before slowly declining in the 2000s and shrinking in the 2010s.
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But Cantopop remains a venue for those in the city to seek solace and express their collective identity, as the BBC's Grace Tsoi writes.
Aug 19, 2023 · While it is tempting for Cantopop producers to replicate what is popular at the moment – in other words, Korean pop – the reason for K-pop’s massive success is its individuality.
In the 2010s, Cantopop industry still had outstanding singers and musicians who achieved success beyond the local market and made a mark in the Chinese music scene. Eason Chan is one of the most popular and influential Cantopop superstars.
Aug 8, 2024 · In recent years, Cantopop has gone through a revival, and dedicated musicians are having their moment. Heartfelt lyrics paired with emotional delivery make them one-of-a-kind.
Jan 5, 2018 · OpinionComment. The rise and fall of Canto-pop and, with it, Hong Kong’s cultural identity. Vivienne Chow says the Ultimate Song Chart Awards reminded her of how Canto-pop once brought a...
Dec 23, 2022 · Hong Kong’s Cantopop scene was buzzing this year. From rising stars on talent competition shows to well-known singers like Terence Lam making breakthroughs, 2022 has been a fruitful time for the...
Apr 1, 2022 · From the 2021 film Anita depicting the life of Anita Mui, to the countless contemporary reimaginations of Mandopop and Cantopop classics by the likes of Khalil Fong, Joanna Wang, and 9m88; two decades on the genre still evokes an irresistible nostalgia in listeners around the world.
