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Year of the Snake

As the new Lunar Year approaches, Beijing producer Howie Lee shares three tracks of traditional and contemporary Chinese folk music. Plus the best in new roots-based music.

Lopa Kothari celebrates the upcoming Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, inviting Beijing-based producer and musician Howie Lee to share three tracks from his home city including one iconic traditional tune as well as the work of contemporary artists who offer a new approach to local folk music. Elsewhere in the show, powerful indigenous Mi'kmaw music plus a collaboration between Italian vocalist Lavinia Mancusi and Portuguese artist Rossana.

Produced by Silvia Malnati
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59 minutes

On radio

Sat 25 Jan 2025 21:30

Broadcast

  • Sat 25 Jan 2025 21:30

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