Profile of Tian Qing

Tian Qing, male, born in 1948, Han nationality, researcher, doctoral supervisor, famous musicologist, intangible cultural heritage protection expert.

Tian Qing has long been devoted to the study of Chinese folk and religious music, and actively promotes the protection of China's intangible cultural heritage. He has had a great impact on society by promoting the "original" singing method, advocating cultural diversity, and carrying forward Chinese traditional culture.

Now, he is the author of many books such as "Chinese Religious Music", "Pure Land Sound of Heaven", "Pick Up the Golden Leaves", "The Chineseization of Buddhist Music", etc.

Now he is the director of the Music Research Institute of the China Academy of Art, the director of the Religious Art Research Center, a researcher, and a doctoral tutor. He is also the president of the China Kun Opera and Guqin Research Society, an advisor to the Buddhist Association of China, and a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). In September 2013, he was appointed as a member of the Central Research Center for Culture and History.

Extended Information

Being the first to bring Chinese Buddhist music to the international stage in the late 1980s, he has made significant contributions to promoting cross-strait peace and international cultural exchanges.

Because he criticized the "canned singers" of "A Thousand Voices" on the judging panel of CCTV's "Youth Song Contest", advocated the "original" singing style, and advocated cultural diversity, he triggered discussions and reflections in China's vocal music industry, and his music criticism has had a significant impact on China's music industry. His music criticism has had a significant impact on China's music industry.

Reference:Baidu Encyclopedia-Tian Qing