Ecological Folk Song Collection. Below

Author: Wang Xianping, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The "Ecological Folk Songs Collection" is divided into two volumes, collecting a portion of handwritten transcriptions and musical notations of nearly 2,000 folk songs recorded from 32 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. Every line, every song, every note, and every lyric in it carries the scent of the earth and our breath. The hundreds of thousands of folk song resources in the "Complete Collection of Chinese Folk Songs" have further strengthened our belief in loving folk songs! These hundreds of thousands of folk song resources also make us deeply respect the experts who have dedicated their lives to exploring, organizing, and teaching folk songs. Folk songs are a part of the splendid culture of the Chinese nation, and they have also been a way for people to sing about life and express their emotions for thousands of years. Many folk songs that have been passed down through generations have accompanied us since childhood.
The "Folk Songs · China" series is a book series that complements the "Folk Songs · China" program on the music channel of China Central Television (CCTV). This series records ecological folk songs. Based on the concept of a "singing folk song map," it presents ecological folk songs in various ways, including storytelling, cultural background, musical notation, performer information, and personal experiences. The series aims to trace the true origins of Chinese folk songs, enhance awareness of Chinese folk songs, promote a sense of closeness to Chinese folk songs, and advance the new cultural concepts of Chinese folk songs.
The "Ecological Folk Songs Collection" (Volumes 1 and 2) collects representative folk song genres and songs from 32 regions in China. It introduces ecological folk singers and ecological folk songs in a vivid and lively manner with illustrations and text. It also records 280 outstanding folk songs in handwritten musical notation (accompanied by a DVD). These songs are performed by folk song masters from various regions, whose performances are authentic and natural, fully showcasing the charm of the songs. Listening to them is truly a pleasure.