Introduction to Xin Yao What is Xin Yao
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Introduction to Xin Yao
What is Xin Yao?
What is Xin Yao? Songs composed by the youth of Singapore. Main themes and ideas of the music reflect on Singapore’s history and culture-(lives of the youth). Not only restricted to Chinese songs. NDP songs are examples too.
Some artistes Liang Wern Fook 梁文福 Eric Moo 巫启贤 Billy Koh 许环良
A brief history Pioneered by our alumni, Professor Liang Wern Fook. Started in the mid 1980 s when the “Speak Mandarin Campaign” was first introduced. Gained much more popularity in the 1990 s. Start of the Chinese pop culture. Groomed artistes like Kit Chan and JJ Lin.
Takeaways Portrays our culture and lifestyle in the past. Sings of post-war Singapore. Our history is reflected in the songs.
Unique Clean acoustic style of singing. Simple chords in the melody. A group of people singing and harmonizing together. Accompanied by a guitar.
Importance Discovered and groomed many Singapore artistes to be famous in the Chinese pop industry, Revolutionised the Taiwanese music industry. Kit Chan, A-Do and JJ Lin.
Importance Form of expression for youths Preserve rich culture of Singapore and the youths in Singapore.
Relevance MOE started out a project called “Teaching Living Legends”. Revise the teaching of general music in school. Something more “localised”.
Relevance Introduction of Xin Yao and other local music in syllabus. Shows that Xin Yao is an important part in Singapore’s society. Not only in entertainment but also in education.
Importance of Xin Yao Empowers the youth with the freedom of speech and expression. Preserves our history and culture. Shows the daily life of the youths in Singapore.
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