Joseph Koo Ka-fai, composer and songwriter from Cantopop’s golden age, who has died aged 92. Photo: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Tributes paid to ‘Hong Kong treasure’ Joseph Koo, Cantopop composer from the genre’s golden age, following his death aged 92
- Koo’s work is part of Hong Kong’s identity thanks to his 1,000-plus tracks for TV, including the Below the Lion Rock theme song and Enjoy Yourself Tonight song
- He penned hits for a galaxy of singers including Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung, and wrote the scores for Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury and The Way of the Dragon
Joseph Koo Ka-fai, composer and songwriter from Cantopop’s golden age, who has died aged 92. Photo: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Corrected [5:38pm, 4 Jan, 2023]
- [5:38pm, 4 Jan, 2023]
Leonie Ki Man-fung is a non-executive director of New World Development Company, not an executive director.
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