Chao Xiao-Jun a.k.a. Lily Chao (Chinese: 趙曉君) is a Taiwanese singer who was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her repertoire consisted mainly of Chinese folk songs performed in a twangy pop style typical of its time. Lily Chao was born in Taiwan in 1948, while mainland China was rapidly undergoing major changes immediately following the end of the Chinese Civil War. After experiencing hard times in her girlhood, she ventured out into singing quite unwillingly. Indeed, at age 19, Lily Chao was compelled to give up her studies to support her family and start a career as a sin… read more
Chao Xiao-Jun a.k.a. Lily Chao (Chinese: 趙曉君) is a Taiwanese singer who was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her repertoire consisted mainly of Chinese folk songs performed in a twangy pop style typical of its time. Lily Chao was born in Taiwan in 1948, while mainland China was rapi… read more
Chao Xiao-Jun a.k.a. Lily Chao (Chinese: 趙曉君) is a Taiwanese singer who was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her repertoire consisted mainly of Chinese folk songs performed in a twangy pop style typical of its time. Lily Chao was born in Taiwan in 1948, while mainland China was rapidly undergoing major changes immediately following the end of the Chines… read more