A Uygur singer's road to music
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E-mail icrosschina.com, October 24, 2014
Each time musician Perhat Halik steps onto the Voice of China stage he exudes a calm presence, seemingly unperturbed by his lack of mandarin and the crowd of famous singers filling the audience.
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Web photo shows Perhat singing at the Voice of China. |
His husky bellows have gathered quite a Chinese following in the past weeks, with the 32-year-old Uygur snagging second place in the reality talent show Voice of China 2014.
In the contest, he did his best to sing songs in mandarin to appeal to the audience. But in the end, it was his unadorned, unmistakable voice and attitude to music that fascinated fans.
However, his voice was not appreciated by all. His opponents could often be heard criticizing his songs, saying they lacked a tune and were difficult to understand.
Consistent with his serene stage-presence, he is equally composed when facing criticisms.
"I came to sing a song, not for a title. I want more people to know my music," Perhat Halik told Xinhua in an exclusive interview.
"I believe music can impact all people, regardless of ethnicity and nationality."
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