Cantopop

Renowned Hong Kong composer Joseph Koo dies at the age of 92

Renowned Hong Kong composer Joseph Koo died in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 92. Synonymous with the golden age of Cantopop, Koo composed over 1,000 songs and compositions for Hong Kong TV programmes, films and mega stars, including the late Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung. One of Koo’s most well-known songs, the television theme soundtrack Below the Lion Rock, remains the city’s unofficial anthem today.

January 4, 2023
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