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China mourns passing of music legend Liu Huan

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Renowned Chinese singer and songwriter Liu Huan passed away on September 25 at the age of 63. Known as China's "contemporary vocal king," Liu was a pioneer of popular music and taught Western Music History for three decades at the University of International Business and Economics. He is widely mourned across China, particularly for his performance of the 2008 Beijing Olympic theme song "You and Me" with Sarah Brightman. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China mourns death of music legend Liu Huan, voice of 2008 Beijing Olympic theme song

    Renowned Chinese singer and songwriter Liu Huan passed away in Shanghai on September 25 at the age of 63 due to illness, prompting widespread mourning among the mainland public. The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, where Liu taught the History of Wes…

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