Well, I have been searching for some classical or traditional Chinese music to listen to as I work on my Mandarin lessons. I haven't met much success just searching the internet, but did get a couple albums by Lei Qiang but I would like to add some diversity to it. Also, any music that is more modern would be cool too. Genre doesn't really matter to me, I can get into all different kinds. Thanks!
Chinese Music
DANNY321
June 27, 2012
Jaime_Andres
June 30, 2012
Most of the music native's have given me are very modern or children-songs, here are a few:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svNkgFcYBTc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ2tvnudqK8
You can listen to more from the Related Videos panel.
marieg-rocket languages
November 2, 2020
Hi Danny321,
Thank you for your interests in learning Chinese! Learning a new language through music and songs is a great idea, and here are a few compilations and links where you can find iconic Chinese pop music.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpIgCvrP_ZMo5nNkinukRMB-_R4zbdh5m
As YouTube is banned in China, this playlist consists of 100+ classic pop songs from Taiwanese singers. You can either choose simplified Chinese in its CC subtitles, or copy-paste the lyrics to Google Translate.
https://y.qq.com/
QQ Music is an easy way to get your hands on a mix of Chinese music, mostly songs. If you have trouble reading the webpage (since it’s all in Chinese), just give any random thumbnails a try, and let yourself be surprised!
http://ttplayer.qianqian.com/
千千 (Qianqian) is more similar to a KTV/karaoke experience, where they provide you with the lyrics. It doesn’t have as many options as QQ, but will work great if you really want to grab each character for some extra practice.
A personal favorite Chinese singer is 王菲 (Faye Wong), whose discography throughout the decades can easily be found on YouTube & Spotify. And since she comes from Beijing, her pronunciation will be perfect for someone learning Mandarin Chinese.
We wish you a great adventure with Chinese music and Chinese learning!
Thank you for your interests in learning Chinese! Learning a new language through music and songs is a great idea, and here are a few compilations and links where you can find iconic Chinese pop music.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpIgCvrP_ZMo5nNkinukRMB-_R4zbdh5m
As YouTube is banned in China, this playlist consists of 100+ classic pop songs from Taiwanese singers. You can either choose simplified Chinese in its CC subtitles, or copy-paste the lyrics to Google Translate.
https://y.qq.com/
QQ Music is an easy way to get your hands on a mix of Chinese music, mostly songs. If you have trouble reading the webpage (since it’s all in Chinese), just give any random thumbnails a try, and let yourself be surprised!
http://ttplayer.qianqian.com/
千千 (Qianqian) is more similar to a KTV/karaoke experience, where they provide you with the lyrics. It doesn’t have as many options as QQ, but will work great if you really want to grab each character for some extra practice.
A personal favorite Chinese singer is 王菲 (Faye Wong), whose discography throughout the decades can easily be found on YouTube & Spotify. And since she comes from Beijing, her pronunciation will be perfect for someone learning Mandarin Chinese.
We wish you a great adventure with Chinese music and Chinese learning!
DANNY321
September 21, 2024
I came back to this thread after such a long time. QQ and Qianqian are both unavailable in the USA and that youtube playlist has been deleted. I am wondering if folks here have any updated musical suggestions for a playlist I am currently making on spotify in anticipation of going to Taiwan. I can link it here if anyone is interested and will post if I find any Chinese language stuff i find especially great. Preference here in the suggestions for popular vocal music where the lyrics are linked in the spotify as well as any Taiwanese songs. Thanks.
JeffD20
December 10, 2024
I was not able to easily find what I wanted on spotify for Chinese music, so I use youtube. Seems like youtube music would work as well, but no lyrics and I already pay for add free youtube, so why not.
Here is a couple of playlists for more current music. Some of it is from TV shows and some are originals. many have lyrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7jeRDzt258&list=RDx7jeRDzt258&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Duo89XuYIM&list=RD6Duo89XuYIM&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXr4Z7HAZCE&list=RDxXr4Z7HAZCE&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sm4U-G1nvE
Well they are within the last several years, but this should get some youtube suggestions popping up for you.