Mary-Jess Leaverland: Proving that music knows no borders through Chinese songs

Описание: Music transcends borders. Moving melodies and vocals have the power to resonate with people from different cultural backgrounds, creating extraordinary connections. Mary-Jess Leaverland has been an active figure on the stage of UK-China cultural exchange for over a decade, demonstrating that music transcends borders through her performances in both Chinese and English. While studying Mandarin as an exchange student in Nanjing University in China in 2009, Mary-Jess won the Chinese talent TV show "Min Xing Chang Fan Tian." Following her victory, she released her award-winning debut album, "Shine", with Decca Records, a division of Universal Music Group, showcasing a unique blend of Western classical and Eastern elements to an international audience. She also performed the theme song for the popular British drama "Downton Abbey" and performed at the "Creativity is GREAT" festival as a leading figure in promoting UK-China relations. Recognized for her influence in the field of UK-China music, she was appointed as an ambassador for UK music by the GREAT Britain Campaign, representing the UK in 144 countries worldwide.

In this exclusive interview with People's Daily Online, Mary-Jess shares her deep connection with China and highlights the role of music as a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries, allowing her to connect with audiences, whether they understand Mandarin or not.