Sa Dingding Performs For The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge, The President Of The People's Republic Of China, Mr Xi Jinping And His Wife Madame Peng Liyuan

Sa Dingding Performs For The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge, The President Of The People's Republic Of China, Mr Xi Jinping And His Wife Madame Peng Liyuan

ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE BUTTERFLY DREAM RELEASED NOVEMBER 20TH

LONDON, Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sa Dingding, Universal Music China's multi-platinum artist, performed today at London's magnificent Lancaster House in the presence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they hosted the President of The People's Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan at a British creative collaboration summit.

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Sa Dingding, no stranger to these shores, has previously won a prestigious BBC World Music Award and was the winner of the Best Popular Music Record at the China Gold Record Awards.

In a unique East meets West performance of a new composition Joy, co-written with Laura Karpman, the four time Emmy award winning composer, Sa Dingding married her ethereal voice, Chinese instruments and rhythms with Western choral music in a multi-cultural recital featuring Yunnan dancers.

In addition to releasing her fifth album, Dingding, supported by Universal Music Group, has embarked on a journey to develop a musical for global audiences that will showcase the beauty of Chinese music and culture, while drawing Western concepts and compositions into its heart.

The Butterfly Dream will be launched on November 20(th) 2015.

Produced by Karsh Kale (Sting, Norah Jones, Anoushka Shankar), the album was written and recorded in Beijing and Mumbai, blending Dingding's signature Chinese electronic sound with Indian flavours. Guest musicians include Naveen Kumar - Indian Flautist (AR Rahmen, John McLaughlin), Benny Dayal - Keralan singer/rapper and Karsh himself on tabla.

Sa Dingding will begin her International concert tour in Asia, early 2016, showcasing her unique music, energetic dance and visual style.

"The Butterfly Dream"
digital pre sale - Friday 23(rd) October 2015

"Swallows"
digital single release - Friday 23(rd) October 2015

"The Butterfly Dream"
Full album release, physical and digital - Friday November 20(th) 2015

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CONTACT: Caryn Tomlinson, caryn.tomlinson@umusic.com, +44 20 7471 5665 or Ian Ashbridge, Ian.ashbridge@wrasserecords.com, +44 1372 272 704; NOTE TO EDITORS: SA Dingding's performance took place at the creative industries summit at Lancaster House on 21 October, as part of the Chinese State visit. The President of The People's Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping and his delegation met representatives of world-leading companies in film, TV, music, entertainment and low-carbon technology. The creative collaboration summit featured different industries throughout, with exhibits featuring: James Bond/EON Productions; Merlin Entertainments; BAFTA; ITV, BBC Worldwide, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Universal Music Group, Cameron Macintosh, Royal Shakespeare Company and others. Sa Dingding co-wrote "Joy" with Laura Karpman, the four time Emmy award winning composer who works in film, television, video games and creates music for the concert hall. Laura Karpman is currently collaborating with John Legend, Raphael Saadiq and Mariah Carey on album and film projects. Photo caption: Universal Music China's multi-platinum artist Sa Dingding pictured performing today at London's magnificent Lancaster House in the presence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they hosted the President of The People's Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping and his wife Madame Peng Liyuan at a British creative collaboration summit.


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