Dance of the Yi People (Pipa Music)

Composed by: Wang Huiran

Adapted by: Zhao Cong

Performed by: Zhao Cong

Dance of the Yi People, sometimes also called Dance of the Yi Tribe or Yi Dance, is one of the most popular solo compositions for the pipa.

It was composed in the 1960s by the Chinese composer Wang Huiran, presumably based on traditional music of the Yi people of southern China.

With the innovative concept of "one person plays four roles", Zhao Cong adapted it into four parts, including Chinese style, pop, jazz and rock.