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The Singing Storyteller and Her Century Long Adventure (2021)
Directed by Yang Shou-yi, Blaire Ko
Documentary · 1h 23m
Through a musical journey across Taiwan, nearly 90-year-old national treasure Yang Hsiu-Ching, a master of traditional Taiwanese narrative singing known as Liam Kua (唸歌), joins innovative musician Ko Chih-hao to revive a fading art form. Blending centuries-old storytelling with pop music, rap, visual arts, and theater, they bring Nian Ge to new audiences. From rural performances to contemporary music parties, their collaboration celebrates Taiwan's rich cultural heritage while exploring how an endangered tradition can find new life in the modern world.
Crew
- Director
- Yang Shou-yi, Blaire Ko
Details
- Original title
- 唸歌走江湖－國寶藝師楊秀卿的音樂旅程
- Release date
- 2021-05-06
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- ZH