Jufu Xiu Fang Min Ge Qu Ji

Author: Ju Xiufang Compiler
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Over the years, while performing on stage, recording albums, and teaching, Ju Xiufang has also dedicated herself to organizing, adapting, and composing folk songs, accumulating a collection of folk songs with her own distinctive style. For example, "Five Songs of Shepherding," was adapted together with Mr. Ding Xicai after she studied the original form of folk songs under his guidance. Not only was the structure condensed into five sections, but the lyrics were also deepened, and the melody was adjusted according to emotional needs. Songs like "Hanging Red Lanterns" and "Picking Cherries" also brought fresh and playful changes to the lyrics, melody, and rhythm. Some folk songs, such as "Little Nine Links," were collected and organized by Ju Xiufang herself, while "Elegy on Burial Flowers" was entirely her own creation. The melody is graceful and moving, blending the simplicity of folk songs with the winding elegance of opera. In summary, this "Ju Xiufang Folk Song Collection" gathers nearly forty folk songs that she has organized, performed, adapted, composed, and created over the years. It serves as a summary of Ms. Ju Xiufang's achievements in folk song performance over her four decades. It is believed that the publication of this song collection will contribute to the renewed prosperity and climax of China's folk song performance industry.