About Yao Min
Lived 1917 – 1967 (aged 49–50). Yao Min was a Chinese singer, songwriter and musician.
Yao Min (, born 姚民 Yáo Mín; November 1917 – 30 March 1967 ) was a Chinese popular music songwriter and singer and brother of Yao Lee. He was arguably one of the most prolific songwriters of the shidaiqu era in 1930s and 1940s Shanghai through the 1950s and 1960s in Hong Kong.
One of his perennial hits is "Wishing You Happiness and Prosperity" (恭喜恭喜). He wrote other early Chinese pop classics for singers such as his sister Yao Lee, Zhou Xuan, Li Xianglan, Bai Hong, and Bai Guang. His songs were often featured in popular movie musicals.
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Who was Yao Min?
Chinese singer-songwriter
When was Yao Min born?
Yao Min was born in 1917 in Shanghai.
When did Yao Min die?
Yao Min died on 30 March 1967.
What was Yao Min's occupation?
Yao Min was a singer, songwriter and musician.
What nationality was Yao Min?
Yao Min was Chinese.
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