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Anita Mui Yim-fong ( Chinese: 梅艷芳; 10 October 1963 – 30 December 2003) was a Hong Kong singer and actress who made major contributions to the Cantopop music scene and received numerous awards and honours. She remained an idol throughout her career, and is regarded as a Cantopop diva.
Feb 21, 2024 · With her unconventional music style and versatile images, Anita Mui led Hong Kong’s music scene, taking Cantopop to new heights and setting a new benchmark for concert culture.
Discover the lasting impact of Anita Mui on Hong Kong's music scene. Read our review of 9, a tribute concert to the iconic singer.
Anita Mui (1963-2003) was a Hong Kong pop music singing diva in the 1980s and 1990s. With some rarely seen images and archives, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum was able to shine a light on some...
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- Like an Old Friend’s Visit (1992) Composer: Lo Ta-yu. Lyricist: Albert Leung, also known as Lam Zik. This was the theme song for the 1991 movie The Twin Bracelets, which is about a bond between two women that borders on romantic love.
- Homecoming (1984) Composer: Masanori Takahashi (Kitaro) Lyricist: Cheng Kwok-kong. The theme song for the classic 1984 movie of the same name, Homecoming’s beautiful melody and plaintive lyrics portray the fleeting nature of time, and fit perfectly alongside the story of a Hong Kong divorcee’s quest to find her roots in mainland China.
- Dream Partner (1986) Composer: Kisabuko Suzuki. Lyricist: Andrew Lam Man-chung. The song portrays the setbacks women experience in their romantic pursuits.
- The Burning Iceberg (1985) Composer: Ryudo Uzaki. Lyricist: Richard Lam Chun-keung. A remake of Momoe Yamaguchi’s hit song Roll’n Roll Widow (1980), the song portrays the sizzling passion and sultry sexual frisson a woman feels when she sees her romantic partner.
Nov 25, 2021 · Dubbed as the “daughter of Hong Kong,” Mui is best known for her contralto voice, singing iconic songs such as Sunset Melody, Flower Woman, and Intimate Lover. It has been almost two decades...
Dec 30, 2023 · Dubbed “daughter of Hong Kong,” Mui mentored a new generation of Cantopop stars and pushed boundaries with her bold image as an Asian pop icon. She held a record-breaking 33 consecutive shows at Hong Kong Coliseum in 1988, cementing her reputation as a sensational live performer.
