Ha Hui

Ha Hui (, born Oct.24 1977) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, calligrapher and designer. She is an ACTIVE member of China Musician Association, Vice Chairman of Recitation Society, Director of Ancient Poetry Research Center, and a committee member of the Beijing Youth Federation.

Biography

Ha Hui was born on Oct. 24, 1977 in Hanzhong City, Shanxi Province, China. During her teens, she began singing lessons and competed in several local and regional beauty and talent pageants. In 1992 she was named Miss Friendship in the Miss Hanzhong beauty pageant. The following year, she tried out for and was accepted into the PLA Second Artillery Corps Political Department Art Troupe as a singer and special soloist. In 1996 she was accepted into the Fine Arts Academy of the PLA. Following her graduation in 2000, she continued to perform and was selected to be the designated soloist for the Air Force Political Department Art Troupe.

When she returned home in 2002, the local government selected Ha Hui to be Cultural and Goodwill Ambassador for the city of Hanzhong. Ha Hui began her involvement in various charitable and philanthropic social organizations. 2003 saw the release of Ha Hui's first commercial recording, Hui Girls (回族姑娘). The album enjoyed success throughout China followed by a DVD of her music videos. In 2005 she was selected to be the spokesperson for the National Narcotics Control Commission.

In 2006, Ha Hui began cultivating a deep interest in traditional Chinese culture and entered into an intensive period of study. In 2008 she became an Ambassador of International Confucius Institutes and was later selected as Ambassador of Sinology by China Charity Foundation.

Following the release of her first CD, Ha Hui recorded several other CDs of traditional Chinese Folk Songs Sing the Story of Spring (唱起春天的故事) (2004), Chinese Classical Folk Songs – Liu Gang and Ha Hui (中国经典民歌) (2007), and Mountain and Flowing Water (高山流水) (2007). Ha Hui came to national attention in 2008 with the release of her single, Courtesy (礼)(2008) - written for the 2008 Beijing Olympics for which it received special mention as one of the "30 Best Olympic Songs."

In addition to her cultural work, Ha Hui has continued to devote considerable energy to numerous youth-focused charities and societies, including the “Children Reading Disorder” Project. In 2008, Ha Hui’s efforts were recognized by the China Red Cross and she was named a “Love Angel” later that year.

Ha Hui is a member of China Musician Association, Vice Chairman of Recitation Society, Director of the Ancient Poetry Research Center, and a committee member of the Beijing Youth Federation. Ha Hui is currently studying for her Master’s Degree in Chinese Classical Music at the China Conservatory and serves as Deputy Professor of Music at Minzu University of China.

She is of Hui Muslim descent.

Discography

Albums

  • Hui Girls 回族姑娘 (2003)
  • Sing the Story of Spring 唱起春天的故事 (2004)
  • Chinese Classical Folk Songs – Liu Gang and Ha Hui 中国经典民歌 (2007)
  • Mountain and Flowing Water 高山流水 (2007)
  • Crying Ospreys 关雎 (2008)

Singles

  • Courtesy (2008 Olympic Song) 礼 (2008)
  • Teachings of Confucius 孔子曰 (2008)

Compilations

  • Introduction To Folk Songs Of Northern ShanXi (2003)
  • Inseparable, in Life or Death 生死不离 (2008)
  • Yang Ming Tribute Concert 生活真好 (2009)
  • Salt Water Ballad 咸水谣 (2009)

Videos

  • Good Morning China (Video Compilation) (2005)
  • The Solo Concert Of Ha Hui 哈辉独唱音乐会 (2005)
  • Crystal Impression: The Solo Concert Of Ha Hui (2008)
  • Courtesy 礼 (Single) (2008)
  • Crying Ospreys 关雎 (Single) (2008)
  • Teachings of Confucius 孔子曰 (Single) (2008)
  • Night of the Lantern Festival 青玉案 (Single) (2009)

Interviews

News articles

See also

  • 2008 Summer Olympics closing ceremony