Chinese singer wants to meet Lata Mangeshkar 06th Mar 2006
14.15 IST
By Agencies
Hou Xin Jie, a popular crooner of Indian songs in China, has set out on a visit to the country she adores, seeking an audience with legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and to bring newer Indian melodies to her listeners back home.
“I am very keen to meet with Lataji. It is my dream,” the 24-year-old Hou said, hoping that she could meet her idol and inspiration during her visit to India.
“Though I don't have an appointment, I hope to meet Lataji somehow,” she said with a giggle.
“This would be my first visit to India though I became a friend of India and Indian culture at the age of five,” said the attractive singer, who is quite popular in social circles of Beijing, including Embassies.
During the recent China visit of Pakistani President, General Pervez Musharraf, Hou entertained him and guests with Urdu songs.
“I am also visiting India in search of a teacher who can help me improve my style and master the art,” she said.
Hou has a degree in music from Capital Normal University in Beijing, and can play the piano.
“My dream is to make Indian music more popular in China. I want Chinese people to appreciate and understand Indian songs,” she said.
The Chinese people are very curious about Indian music, she said, stressing that both nations, ancient civilizations, need to know each other better and appreciate the rich cultural heritage.
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Chinese singer wants to meet Lata Mangeshkar
