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Where do people sing Cantonese songs?

Cantonese songs are sung by people in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao. Because the original composer in Hong Kong is Cantonese, it is also called Cantonese songs. Generally speaking, it refers to modern "Cantonese pop music". Since 1960s, Samuel Hui, the lead singer of Lotus Band, has been a trend in Hong Kong, and Cantonese pop music has flourished since then.

Characteristics of Cantonese songs

Cantonese opera is born out of Cantonese opera, and has a very close relationship with it for a long time, which absorbs, blends and promotes the development of Cantonese opera. Tunes and plates are basically the same, including Bangzi, Huang Er, Brand, folk rap, ditty and so on. There are many kinds of singing methods. During the teacher's mother's period, there were ten major undertakings, such as Xiao Sheng, Hua Dan and Five Saints.

There are three types of actresses: big throat, flat throat and secondary throat. Cantonese opera keeps pace with the development of the times. It is good at absorbing, blending, enriching and innovating, and broadens vocal music, such as "Bangzi and Spring" in Cantonese opera and folk arts in Guangdong, such as dragon boat, Nanyin, Yuefu and Muyu songs.

Even use Cantonese music (including zaqu minor or instrumental music) to sing lyrics. Besides Gao Hu and dulcimer, the accompaniment also includes saxophone, violin and electronic organ.