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Liu Fang

1974 - Today

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Liu Fang (Chinese: t 劉芳, s 刘芳, p Liú Fāng; b. 1974) is a Chinese–Canadian musician who is one of the most prominent pipa players in the world. Described in the media as the "empress of pipa" (L'actualité), "divine mediator" (World), "the greatest ambassadress of the art of the pipa", Liu Fang is known as "possessing virtuoso technique, grace and a unique empathy toward the music she plays – whether it is a traditional and folk tune or a modern Western composition" (All Music Guide). "She has an extraordinary focused, poised presence in her manner and her playing. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia. Liu Fang is the 2,752nd most popular musician (up from 2,818th in 2024), the 1,174th most popular biography from China (up from 1,233rd in 2019) and the 8th most popular Chinese Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Liu Fang ranks 2,752 out of 3,175. Before her are Dan Swanö, Chris Shiflett, Dan Peters, D'Angelo, Rob Gardner, and Isabelle Boulay. After her are Ralph Stanley, Vika Jigulina, Håkan Hellström, Seong-Jin Cho, Ermal Meta, and DJ Muggs.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1974, Liu Fang ranks 649. Before her are Sun Fuming, Katherine Tai, Justin Kurzel, Krisztina Tóth, Pablo Thiam, and Abdelilah Saber. After her are Max Tonetto, Tina Cousins, Manjul Bhargava, Håkan Hellström, Lisa Sheridan, and FannyAnn Eddy.

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In China

Among people born in China, Liu Fang ranks 1,174 out of 1,610. Before her are Chen Yueling (1968), Yang Yang (1976), Elizabeth Williams (null), Zhuang Xiaoyan (1969), Sun Fuming (1974), and Chen Longcan (1965). After her are Rahile Dawut (1966), Fei (1987), Sun Tiantian (1981), Ni Ni (1988), Tong Jian (1979), and Ken Liu (1976).

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  • Photo of Chen Yueling

    Chen Yueling

    ATHLETE

    1968 - Present

    HPI: 46.11

    Rank: 1,168

  • Photo of Yang Yang

    Yang Yang

    SKATER

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 46.09

    Rank: 1,169

  • Photo of Elizabeth Williams

    Elizabeth Williams

    ATHLETE

    HPI: 46.06

    Rank: 1,170

  • Photo of Zhuang Xiaoyan

    Zhuang Xiaoyan

    COACH

    1969 - Present

    HPI: 46.01

    Rank: 1,171

  • Photo of Sun Fuming

    Sun Fuming

    WRESTLER

    1974 - Present

    HPI: 45.97

    Rank: 1,172

  • Photo of Chen Longcan

    Chen Longcan

    TABLE TENNIS PLAYER

    1965 - Present

    HPI: 45.93

    Rank: 1,173

  • Photo of Liu Fang

    Liu Fang

    MUSICIAN

    1974 - Present

    HPI: 45.93

    Rank: 1,174

  • Photo of Rahile Dawut

    Rahile Dawut

    SOCIAL ACTIVIST

    1966 - Present

    HPI: 45.92

    Rank: 1,175

  • Photo of Fei

    Fei

    ACTOR

    1987 - Present

    HPI: 45.92

    Rank: 1,176

  • Photo of Sun Tiantian

    Sun Tiantian

    TENNIS PLAYER

    1981 - Present

    HPI: 45.91

    Rank: 1,177

  • Photo of Ni Ni

    Ni Ni

    ACTOR

    1988 - Present

    HPI: 45.88

    Rank: 1,178

  • Photo of Tong Jian

    Tong Jian

    SKATER

    1979 - Present

    HPI: 45.87

    Rank: 1,179

  • Photo of Ken Liu

    Ken Liu

    WRITER

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 45.87

    Rank: 1,180

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Among MUSICIANS In China

Among musicians born in China, Liu Fang ranks 8. Before her are Lang Lang (1982), Toshiko Akiyoshi (1929), Cui Jian (1961), Coco Lee (1975), Yuja Wang (1987), and Li Yundi (1982). After her are The8 (1997), Hua Chenyu (1990), and Cai Xukun (1998).

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