Cantopop
Everything published on Viyolens under Cantopop — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Cantopop
From Sam Hui's Cantonese language revolution in the 1970s to the Four Heavenly Kings of the 90s, cantopop's story spans five remarkable decades.
The Best Cantopop Artists to Know
Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, Jacky Cheung, Beyond — the artists who defined Hong Kong pop music and where to begin listening to each one.
A Beginner's Guide to Cantopop
Cantonese-language pop music from Hong Kong has a rich tradition spanning fifty years — here is what cantopop is and why it is worth exploring.
Essential Cantopop Albums Explained
From Jacky Cheung's 1990 peak to Eason Chan's 2003 double album, here are the records that best define what cantopop has achieved.
Cantopop for Newcomers: Where to Start
Here is where to begin with cantopop: one song, one artist, and a practical sequence that will take you from zero to genuinely understanding the genre.
Cantopop Subgenres, Explained
Cantopop is not one sound but a family of related styles — here is how the main subgenres developed and what each one sounds like.
