Subject: Hong Kong protest songs: 7 anthems of the anti-extradition movement – do you hear the people sing? Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:41 am
From Christian hymns to Canto-pop hits, Hong Kong protesters have been expressing their frustration and solidarity through song
Lyrics like ‘Still I am still free/ Still I am independent/ Forever loudly singing my song’ embody a movement that shows no signs of slowing down
Music has emerged as a potent force over the nearly three months that Hong Kong has been gripped by unrest. Protesters have turned to song to express both their frustration and solidarity and to literally sing out their identity as Hongkongers. These songs have run the gamut from Broadway anthems and Christian hymns to television themes and hits from the golden era of Canto-pop. And now, artists in Hong Kong have begun crafting their own anthems to the city. Do you hear the people sing? Glory to Hong Kong
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Hong Kong protest songs: 7 anthems of the anti-extradition movement – do you hear the people sing?