In the Shadow of the Great Wall

Totally Awesome Picture of the week 52 “Makin it civilized, makin it fine, oh, we’re building a wall, so they can knock down mine!” – verse one of the contemporary workers tune Ode to the Hutongs A renaissance of blue-collar work-related musical creativity seems to be occurring throughout China. “Along with spreading capitalistic tendencies for [...]

Dec 10, 2008 | Categories: China, Totally Awesome Picture of the Week, Yichang | Tags: blue collar, blues, bricks, chinese culture, Construction, folk music, music, social commentary, walls | Leave A Comment »