Singing across the centuries Artist's exploration of Yuan Dynasty genre brings the popular side of ancient culture to modern life, Chen Nan reports. By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-03-17 08:22

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/17/WS67d76b54a310c240449db110.html In the spring of 2024, celebrated singer Gong Linna embarked on an exciting new musical journey to breathe fresh life into an ancient art form: yuanqu. The genre, popular during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), is known for its colloquial language and accessibility, an intriguing mix of songs and drama that resonated deeply with everyday people at the time.