Jin Shaoshan Explained

Jin Yi or Zhongyi (1889–13 August 1948), better known by his stage name Jin Shaoshan, was a Manchu Peking opera singer.

Life

Jin's father was Jin Xiushan (Chinese: {{linktext|金|秀|山, Jīn Xiùshān), who also a Peking opera singer.

Jin was best known for his "painted face" roles and served as a mentor to Li Yuru.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Li . Ruru . Li Ruru . 2010 Commemorations of the Theatrical Careers of Cao Yu and Li Yuru . 2010 . CHINOPERL Papers . 29.