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Sa Dingding - Harmony

Released: 08/02/2010 Wrasse Records
Much like Jeff Bridges’s character in The Big Lebowski, the Chinese pop singer found herself to be the right woman in the right time and place when she signed to Universal just as the world turned it’s attention to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics. A fusion of electronica and traditional Chinese music. For more information visit: http://www.sadingding.co.uk/ Buy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002VCGSJ2?ie=UTF8&tag=cultur00-21&linkCode=as2&ca…
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Guardian“A unique performer...” An album that works well in patches but ultimately fails because of the clutter of voices, effects and strings...
 
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The Times“Compelling evidence for the prosecution...” A bestseller back in China, she specialises in bombastic, electro-fuelled anthems that often resemble a wrestling bout between Björk and Kate Bush. The few moments of repose hint at a more tender folk sensibility...
 
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The Independent“An independent poetic spirit...” In Sa Dingding's case she incorporates more recognisably native elements, both through Chinese instrumentation such as the Gu Zheng zither, Pipa lute and Wa flute, and in the folk-tale roots of much of her imagery...
 
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MusicOMH“Be prepared for another Chinese export to take an industry by storm...” If she can make it out of the world music section and into the mainstream with what is ultimately a wonderfully inventive pop album, there are hints of a real staying power...
 
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