Origins: Xiao Yan Zi / Little Swallow

13 Jul 08 - 07:35 PM (#2388062)
Subject: Origins: Xiao Yan Zi / Little Swallow
From: GUEST,Guest

I'm researching the history of what I think is a very old Chinese folk song called Xiao Yan Zi or Little Swallow. Here's a link to more info and a midi file:

http://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=1206&c=11

I know there are several modern recordings, and I think this same song appears on a Folksways Records Album called Ellie Mao Sings Chinese Folk Songs from 1963. Does anyone know of any earlier recordings or editions? Which region of China is this song from ?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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14 Jul 08 - 12:12 PM (#2388563)
Subject: RE: Origins: Xiao Yan Zi / Little Swallow
From: Monique

Here is the sheet music we (at Mama Lisa's World) received, you can hear it sung here.
There they give some information taken from a book (linked). The song is from a movie (The Diary of a Nurse) from the 50's.
"Our friend" Google says "The Little Swallow. Composer: Wang Lu; Wang Yunjie"

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14 Jul 08 - 02:20 PM (#2388741)
Subject: RE: Origins: Xiao Yan Zi / Little Swallow
From: GUEST,Rachel Y

Hi... I'm the one who wrote the original question. I'm sorry I didn't know the policy here about anonymous posting.

Thank you so much for this information. It is very helpful!

Rachel Y

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