Why Hong Kong ballad Below the Lion Rock is an enduring hit, and what it stands for

Why Hong Kong ballad Below the Lion Rock is an enduring hit, and what it stands for

Ask someone of a certain age from Hong Kong which song best represents their city’s resilience, and chances are they will pick “Below the Lion Rock” – a 1979 ballad that continues to resonate today. The song was commissioned for long-running television drama Below the Lion Rock, screened by Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK. The … Read more

Immersive exhibition on golden age of Cantopop composer and lyricist shows impact they had

Immersive exhibition on golden age of Cantopop composer and lyricist shows impact they had

The Tai Kwun studio is full of reminders of the era in Hong Kong that witnessed Wong and Koo’s rise as songwriters. Photo: Cyril Ip “These are two absolute musical giants of Hong Kong who represented an era,” says Hong Kong-born, New York-based musicologist Joanna Lee, curator of the exhibition, called “Soundtrack of Our Lives”. … Read more