Masters like Guan Hanqing and Bai Pu composed numerous sanqu (scattered lyrics) and xiaoling (short songs) that showcased the emotional depth and popularity of yuanqu — a genre that was equal ...

Another track, Idle Joy, adapted from a sanqu by Guan Hanqing, injects humor and liveliness into the album. With lines like "he brought a pair of chickens, I brought a goose. Idle joy, idle joy ...

Another track, Idle Joy, adapted from a sanqu by Guan Hanqing, injects humor and liveliness into the album. With lines like "he brought a pair of chickens, I brought a goose. Idle joy, idle joy", the ...

Masters like Guan Hanqing and Bai Pu composed numerous sanqu (scattered lyrics) and xiaoling (short songs) that showcased the emotional depth and popularity of yuanqu — a genre that was equal parts ...