MUSICIAN
Liu Fang
1974 - Today
Liu Fang
Liu Fang (Chinese: t 劉芳, s 刘芳, p Liú Fāng; b. 1974) is a Chinese–Canadian musician who is one of the most prominent pipa players in the world. Described in the media as the "empress of pipa" (L'actualité), "divine mediator" (World), "the greatest ambassadress of the art of the pipa", Liu Fang is known as "possessing virtuoso technique, grace and a unique empathy toward the music she plays – whether it is a traditional and folk tune or a modern Western composition" (All Music Guide). Read more on Wikipedia
Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Liu Fang has received more than 49,541 page views. Her biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 18 in 2019). Liu Fang is the 2,818th most popular musician (down from 2,534th in 2019), the 1,235th most popular biography from China (down from 1,055th in 2019) and the 8th most popular Chinese Musician.
Memorability Metrics
50k
Page Views (PV)
42.68
Historical Popularity Index (HPI)
19
Languages Editions (L)
6.36
Effective Languages (L*)
2.04
Coefficient of Variation (CV)
Among MUSICIANS
Among musicians, Liu Fang ranks 2,818 out of 3,175. Before her are Carla Morrison, Pabllo Vittar, Dan Donegan, Olly Alexander, Patrick Stump, and Ty Dolla Sign. After her are Jacob Collier, Tiffany Alvord, James Valentine, Youth, Twiins, and Daniel Jones.
Most Popular Musicians in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsCarla Morrison
1986 - Present
HPI: 42.81
Rank: 2,812
Pabllo Vittar
1993 - Present
HPI: 42.75
Rank: 2,813
Dan Donegan
1968 - Present
HPI: 42.75
Rank: 2,814
Olly Alexander
1990 - Present
HPI: 42.74
Rank: 2,815
Patrick Stump
1984 - Present
HPI: 42.71
Rank: 2,816
Ty Dolla Sign
1985 - Present
HPI: 42.70
Rank: 2,817
Liu Fang
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.68
Rank: 2,818
Jacob Collier
1994 - Present
HPI: 42.68
Rank: 2,819
Tiffany Alvord
1992 - Present
HPI: 42.64
Rank: 2,820
James Valentine
1978 - Present
HPI: 42.63
Rank: 2,821
Youth
1960 - Present
HPI: 42.62
Rank: 2,822
Twiins
1986 - Present
HPI: 42.62
Rank: 2,823
Daniel Jones
1973 - Present
HPI: 42.59
Rank: 2,824
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1974, Liu Fang ranks 742. Before her are Paul Manning, Farhan Akhtar, Chae Ji-hoon, Guilherme de Cássio Alves, Hiroyasu Shimizu, and Didier Angibeaud. After her are Hanka Kupfernagel, Christopher Koskei, Géza Imre, Rich Franklin, FannyAnn Eddy, and Karin Moroder.
Others Born in 1974
Go to all RankingsPaul Manning
CYCLIST
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.73
Rank: 736
Farhan Akhtar
FILM DIRECTOR
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.73
Rank: 737
Chae Ji-hoon
ATHLETE
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.70
Rank: 738
Guilherme de Cássio Alves
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.69
Rank: 739
Hiroyasu Shimizu
SKATER
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.69
Rank: 740
Didier Angibeaud
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.69
Rank: 741
Liu Fang
MUSICIAN
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.68
Rank: 742
Hanka Kupfernagel
CYCLIST
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.67
Rank: 743
Christopher Koskei
ATHLETE
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.67
Rank: 744
Géza Imre
FENCER
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.66
Rank: 745
Rich Franklin
MARTIAL ARTS
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.64
Rank: 746
FannyAnn Eddy
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
1974 - 2004
HPI: 42.64
Rank: 747
Karin Moroder
SKIER
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.61
Rank: 748
In China
Among people born in China, Liu Fang ranks 1,235 out of 1,610. Before her are An Qi (1981), Han Han (1982), Zhang Linpeng (1989), Gong Lijiao (1989), Pang Qing (1979), and Zhuang Yong (1972). After her are Jing Boran (1989), Fu Yu (1978), Jenova Chen (1981), Zhou Qunfei (1970), Pablo Herrera (null), and Gyaincain Norbu (1990).
Others born in China
Go to all RankingsAn Qi
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 42.87
Rank: 1,229
Han Han
WRITER
1982 - Present
HPI: 42.86
Rank: 1,230
Zhang Linpeng
SOCCER PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 42.85
Rank: 1,231
Gong Lijiao
ATHLETE
1989 - Present
HPI: 42.82
Rank: 1,232
Pang Qing
SKATER
1979 - Present
HPI: 42.78
Rank: 1,233
Zhuang Yong
SWIMMER
1972 - Present
HPI: 42.69
Rank: 1,234
Liu Fang
MUSICIAN
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.68
Rank: 1,235
Jing Boran
ACTOR
1989 - Present
HPI: 42.68
Rank: 1,236
Fu Yu
ATHLETE
1978 - Present
HPI: 42.67
Rank: 1,237
Jenova Chen
COMPUTER SCIENTIST
1981 - Present
HPI: 42.66
Rank: 1,238
Zhou Qunfei
BUSINESSPERSON
1970 - Present
HPI: 42.58
Rank: 1,239
Pablo Herrera
ATHLETE
HPI: 42.55
Rank: 1,240
Gyaincain Norbu
POLITICIAN
1990 - Present
HPI: 42.53
Rank: 1,241
Among MUSICIANS In China
Among musicians born in China, Liu Fang ranks 8. Before her are Toshiko Akiyoshi (1929), Fou Ts'ong (1934), Coco Lee (1975), Cui Jian (1961), Yuja Wang (1987), and Li Yundi (1982). After her are Hua Chenyu (1990), and Cai Xukun (1998).
Toshiko Akiyoshi
1929 - Present
HPI: 58.24
Rank: 2
Fou Ts'ong
1934 - 2020
HPI: 57.84
Rank: 3
Coco Lee
1975 - 2023
HPI: 55.03
Rank: 4
Cui Jian
1961 - Present
HPI: 52.45
Rank: 5
Yuja Wang
1987 - Present
HPI: 51.38
Rank: 6
Li Yundi
1982 - Present
HPI: 48.72
Rank: 7
Liu Fang
1974 - Present
HPI: 42.68
Rank: 8
Hua Chenyu
1990 - Present
HPI: 42.12
Rank: 9
Cai Xukun
1998 - Present
HPI: 40.63
Rank: 10