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MUSICIAN

Liu Fang

1974 - Today

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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 46,649 page views. Her biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia. Liu Fang is the 2,543rd most popular musician (down from 2,322nd in 2019), the 1,059th most popular biography from China (down from 892nd in 2019) and the 7th most popular Chinese Musician.

Memorability Metrics

  • 47k

    Page Views (PV)

  • 33.43

    Historical Popularity Index (HPI)

  • 18

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 7.09

    Effective Languages (L*)

  • 1.81

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Liu Fang ranks 2,543 out of 2,662. Before her are Reggie Lucas, Tim Rice-Oxley, Albert Hammond Jr., Jesse Carmichael, Chi Cheng, and Squarepusher. After her are Perttu Kivilaakso, Marko Kon, Greg Kurstin, Josh Freese, Ivan Ilić, and The-Dream.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1974, Liu Fang ranks 601. Before her are Matteo Tosatto, Mark King, Indrek Zelinski, Andrejus Zadneprovskis, Gary White, and Karol Kučera. After her are Florian Maurice, Damir Mulaomerović, Arsi Harju, Michael Dougherty, Antonio McDyess, and Manjul Bhargava.

Others Born in 1974

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In China

Among people born in China, Liu Fang ranks 1,059 out of 1,392. Before her are Liu Yan (1980), Liu Shiwen (1991), Liu Wen (1988), Li Xiaopeng (1981), Tong Jian (1979), and Ye Qiaobo (1964). After her are Jia (1990), Zhang Hao (1984), Song Yuqi (1999), Fu Haifeng (1984), Zhang Enhua (1973), and Zhang Dan (1985).

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    Liu Yan

    1980 - Present

    HPI: 33.72

    Rank: 1,053

  • Photo of Liu Shiwen

    Liu Shiwen

    1991 - Present

    HPI: 33.68

    Rank: 1,054

  • Photo of Liu Wen

    Liu Wen

    1988 - Present

    HPI: 33.65

    Rank: 1,055

  • Photo of Li Xiaopeng

    Li Xiaopeng

    1981 - Present

    HPI: 33.65

    Rank: 1,056

  • Photo of Tong Jian

    Tong Jian

    1979 - Present

    HPI: 33.63

    Rank: 1,057

  • Photo of Ye Qiaobo

    Ye Qiaobo

    1964 - Present

    HPI: 33.49

    Rank: 1,058

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    Liu Fang

    1974 - Present

    HPI: 33.43

    Rank: 1,059

  • Photo of Jia

    Jia

    1990 - Present

    HPI: 33.38

    Rank: 1,060

  • Photo of Zhang Hao

    Zhang Hao

    1984 - Present

    HPI: 33.38

    Rank: 1,061

  • Photo of Song Yuqi

    Song Yuqi

    1999 - Present

    HPI: 33.36

    Rank: 1,062

  • Photo of Fu Haifeng

    Fu Haifeng

    1984 - Present

    HPI: 33.21

    Rank: 1,063

  • Photo of Zhang Enhua

    Zhang Enhua

    1973 - 2021

    HPI: 33.13

    Rank: 1,064

  • Photo of Zhang Dan

    Zhang Dan

    1985 - Present

    HPI: 33.03

    Rank: 1,065

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Among MUSICIANS In China

Among musicians born in China, Liu Fang ranks 7. Before her are Fou Ts'ong (1934), Lang Lang (1982), Toshiko Akiyoshi (1929), Yuja Wang (1987), Cui Jian (1961), and Li Yundi (1982).

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