Ramblings on YAOGUN, Chinese rock music, by the author of Red Rock: The Long, Strange March of Chinese Rock & Roll
CBC Music, the online musical companion to the national broadcaster, asked me a few questions about why the world Must Hear Hanggai, in advance of their Toronto performances. I answered them, and you can read ’em, here (or by clicking the nice image at right). Find out more about Hanggai’s performances at Harbourfront Centre‘s Planet … Continue reading “Hanggai, Toronto Part II”
As those former-rockers-now-folksters, Hanggai, prepare for their trip to Toronto and the upcoming Planet IndigenUS festival, I’ve written a piece for Harbourfront Centre’s blog about the band. Check it out, and, if you’re in the neighbourhood, check Hanggai out…
One of the most important bands to come out of Beijing’s underground, Tongue, has recently re-emerged after a short absence, playing a handful of gigs, one of which was filmed by the folks at Le TV.
So in addition to the news that Cui Jian is finally available in digital form properly and internationally (check iTunes, Spotify and other purveyors of digital sounds streaming and selling), there is more yaogun about to make waves outside of China…
The China Rock Midi Awards are set to be handed out this weekend, stepping up the proceedings by having the event at M-Space, the club attached to Beijing’s MasterCard Center, the arena formerly known as Wukesong and kitted out post-Olympics by international massive sports and entertainment presenters AEG. Big ups to Rock in China for … Continue reading “…And The Nominees Are…”