I came across this video couple of days ago of a failed performance on China's Got Talent, but the contestant begged the judges instead for a chance for his wife to sing. I was deeply moved by this couple, their modest means to life. The song the wife end up singing is about a toast between two friends. In many ways, the song is about the two of them too. Friendship alone … [Read more...] about On China’s Got Talent, husband begs for a chance for his wife to sing
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Love and Hardship
As I have written a number of years ago (see ""Father’s Prairie, Mother's River" – the feelings of one billion people on the move"), China is a country in transition. There are still hundreds of millions of people toiling away trying to survive. The following is a testimony to this idea that there are many diamonds in the rough, and China needs to continue to churn out … [Read more...] about Love and Hardship
9-year-old Zhong Chenle (钟辰乐) sings “Memory” on China’s Got Talent
I dare say, I think I like the boy's version more than Barbra Streisand's. Zhong Chenle says he found the song on his own over the Internet, and his older brother taught him the lyrics. (Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about 9-year-old Zhong Chenle (钟辰乐) sings “Memory” on China’s Got Talent
Triumph
Following is a story of triumph about 高逸峰 (Gao Yifeng) on the wildly popular "中国达人秀" ("China's Got Talent") show. According to the Baike page, Gao once owned a very large business. Through mismanagement, his company went bankrupt. He re-emerged into a much more modest endeavor. Below is my translation of his conversation with the judge before he performs, "从头再来." This song … [Read more...] about Triumph
Armless Pianist Liu Wei, an inspiration for the world, wins ‘China’s Got Talent’
Few weeks ago I made a brief intro to armless pianist Liu Wei on "China's Got Talent." Liu Wei has now won. Lyndsey Parker has followed the competition, and here she continued her coverage, "Armless Pianist Liu Wei Wows & Wins On 'China's Got Talent'." And this past weekend, Liu won the entire competition with a tear-jerking and inspiring performance of James Blunt's … [Read more...] about Armless Pianist Liu Wei, an inspiration for the world, wins ‘China’s Got Talent’