"Laowai" in China | African pianist shares beauty of music in Hainan-Xinhua
"Laowai" in China | African pianist shares beauty of music in Hainan
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-08-28 11:25:32
HAIKOU, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- As a piano teacher and bandsman, David Mouk comes from the Republic of the Congo and has been living in south China's Hainan Province for nearly 10 years. Having studied music since childhood, he formed his band while studying in college and later came to China for a master's degree.
David Mouk (1st R) and his band perform at a music bar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)David Mouk performs at a music bar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)David Mouk (1st L) and his band perform at a music bar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)David Mouk (R) performs together with a bandsman playing Chinese traditional instrument at a music bar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)An audience shoots videos of David Mouk performing at a music bar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
The musician firmly believes music is an indispensable part of life and can bring power to people. Therefore, he founded a music studio to teach children to play the piano. Besides, David plays the keyboard for multiple bands.
David Mouk (L) teaches a child to play the piano at his music studio in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)David Mouk rides at a residential compound in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)This file photo shows David Mouk (L) performing at a music festival in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province in November 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
"I regard Hainan as my second home, and I wish to make more beautiful music here," said David.
David Mouk performs at a music bar in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
Coordinators: Wang Qingqin, Meng Chenguang, Hu Zhixuan, Chu Jiayin
