One of the oldest forms of folk songs along the Yellow River. The melodies are bold and stirring, with a stead…
One of the oldest forms of folk songs along the Yellow River. The melodies are bold and stirring, with a steady and powerful rhythm, and frequent modal shifts. Typically performed in a call-and-response style or as group chants, the variations are rich and expressive. Boat haulers would sing to release emotion, rousing and sorrowful, these chants leave a lasting impression.