Mandopop
Mandopop is a genre of music sung in Mandarin Chinese. It originated in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s but became widely popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China from the 1970s onwards. The term "Mandopop" is a portmanteau of "Mandarin" and "pop." Its musical style often blends Western pop influences with traditional Chinese musical elements.
The genre's development was significantly shaped by the rise of recording technology and radio broadcasting. Early
Mandopop artists explore a wide range of themes in their lyrics, from love and relationships to social