Naamyam

Naamyam (Chinese: 南音; Jyutping: naam⁴ jam¹; pinyin: nányīn) is a unique local narrative singing tradition in Cantonese, which is different from the nanyin (or nanguan) tradition originating from Southern Fujian. A singer would be engaged for a single performance or for regular performances over an extended period of time. Famous naamyam singers included Chung Tak (1860–1929), Dou Wun (杜焕; 1910–1979), Yuen Siu-fai and Au Kwan-cheung.

See also

• Cantonese opera
• Cantopop
• Huangmei Opera
• Beijing Opera
• Music of China
• Music of Hong Kong

External links

• Cantonese Narrative Song Naamyam: Hong Kong Cultural Treasure Archived October 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine