naamyam creative research.
2019 - 2021 | practice-based research
Naamyam, an important part of Cantonese cultural heritage, is a narrative singing tradition that was a popular form of vernacular entertainment in China's Canton region (of which Hong Kong is a part) during the 20th century. Led by cross-media artist Steve Hui, a team of artists from different disciplines delved into the history and tradition of Naamyam, looking for ways to bridge heritage with contemporary music practices. Participating artists had the opportunity to develop their works in this project over an extended period of time, taking part in in-depth theoretical and practical studies, field trips and experimentation workshops, culminating in the creation of new works from an interdisciplinary perspective.From Autumn 2019 to Autumn 2021, the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble invited a group of renowned and passionate performers and researchers to a series of masterclasses and lecture demonstrations, where they shared knowledge and anecdotes about the cultural heritage that was once popular in Hong Kong. Here you can find photos and short videos taken at these events, articles written by critics who attended the events, and theses by scholars who are passionate about this art form. INFO
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21 SEPT 2019: Masterclass 1 with Au Man Fung 區文鳳
5 DEC 2019: Masterclass 2 with To Wing 杜詠
12 DEC 2019: Masterclass 3 with Au Man Fung 區文鳳
17 DEC 2019: Masterclass 4 with Kong Chan 陳志江
2 JAN 2020: Masterclass 5 + Lecture Demonstration with Chen Liying 陳麗英
12 SEPT 2020: Masterclass 6 with Prof. Yu Siu Wah 余少華
28 SEPT 2020: Masterclass 7 with Man Wah 文華（李曄）
2 JAN 2021: Masterclass 8 with Man Wah 文華（李曄）
21 MAR 2021: Masterclass 9 with Tam Wing Lun Alan 譚穎倫
24 JUL 2021: Masterclass 10 with Tong Siu Yin 唐小燕 and Kwong Po-wai 鄺保威
21 AUG 2021: Naamyam Showcase Performance and Discussion (「南韻飄蕩──南音新創作展演」研習坊)
4 SEPT 2021: Final Lecture Demonstration: Evaluation by Naamyam Research Fellows
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Steve Hui 許敖山, curator
Alki Au Yeung, fellow
Charles Kwong, fellow
Gregory Kwok, fellow
Jessica Fung, fellow
Keith Liu, fellow
Au Man-fung 區文鳳 , guest speaker
To Wing 杜詠 , guest speaker
Kong Chan 陳志江 , guest speaker
Chen Liying 陳麗英 , guest speaker
Prof. Yu Siu Wah 余少華教授 , guest speaker
Man Wah 文華 , guest speaker
Tam Wing-Lun Alan 譚穎倫 , guest speaker
Tong Siu-yin 唐小燕 , guest speaker
Kwong Po Wai 鄺保威 , guest speaker
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Available in Chinese and English:
Steve Hui 許敖山 - Curatorial Statement
Prof. Yu Siu Wah 余少華教授 - Interaction of Naamyam with Other Genres
Leung Po Shan 梁寶山 - The Eternal Return of Hong Kong Naamyam?
Available in Chinese only:
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Special thanks to: Haw Par Music
Naamyam Creative Research is part of practice-led research platform Caravanserais, presented and produced by Hong Kong New Music Limited.
Caravanserais is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Showcase, lecture and conference. 21 AUG 2021, Haw Par Music.
Showcase, lecture and conference. 21 AUG 2021, Haw Par Music.
Showcase, lecture and conference. 21 AUG 2021, Haw Par Music.
Showcase, lecture and conference. 21 AUG 2021, Haw Par Music.
Showcase, lecture and conference. 21 AUG 2021, Haw Par Music.
Masterclass 9. 21 MAR 2021, Haw Par Music.
Masterclass 9. 21 MAR 2021, Haw Par Music.
Masterclass 8. 21 MAR 2021, Haw Par Music.
Masterclass 8. 21 MAR 2021, Haw Par Music.
Masterclass 8. 21 MAR 2021, Haw Par Music.
Masterclass 7. 28 SEPT 2020, Twenty Alpha.
Masterclass 7. 28 SEPT 2020, Twenty Alpha.
Masterclass 6. 12 SEPT 2020, Twenty Alpha.
Masterclass 5+Lecture Demonstration 1. 2 JAN 2020, Tea House.
Masterclass 5+Lecture Demonstration 1. 2 JAN 2020, Lockcha Tea House.
Masterclass 4. 17 DEC 2019, Twenty Alpha.
Masterclass 3. 12 DEC 2019, Twenty Alpha.
Masterclass 2. 5 DEC 2019, Twenty Alpha.
Masterclass 1. 21 SEPT 2019, Twenty Alpha.