For years, fingerpicking guitar performances have become a fad in China. 　　

Belgian fingerpicking guitarist Jacques Stotzem is invited to China to join Taiwan fingerstyle guitarist Huang Jiawei to give several live acoustic shows for Chinese listeners this month. 　　

They will begin the tour in Peking University Hall on December 23 and travel to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong later.

It is the second time the Belgian musician has toured in China. His last stage shows in China were widely acclaimed among Chinese guitarists and listeners. 　　

As one of the recommended fingerpicking guitarists in the world, Jacques Stotzem has a good command of many musical genres, including the blues, jazz and rock with his unique style.

(CRI December 11, 2006)