Jiang Dawei

Jiang Dawei (born January 22, 1947) is a Chinese folk singer, best known for a number of hit songs such as the theme song for the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. In 1968, he joined the Forest Trooper Art Troupe and began his singing career. In 1975, he joined the Beijing Central National Song and Dance Ensemble as a solo singer. He later became chairman of Central National Song and Dance Troupe, and the chairman of China Light Music Troupe.

For the Hong Kong actor whose name may also be referred in Mandarin Chinese as "Jiang Dawei", see Chiang Da-wei.
In this Chinese name, the family name is Jiang.
Jiang Dawei
Born (1947-01-22) January 22, 1947
Tianjin, Republic of China
NationalityChinese
EducationYaohua School
OccupationSinger
Years active1980 - present
SpouseZhang Peijun
ChildrenJiang Yi
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese蔣大為
Simplified Chinese蒋大为
Musical career
GenresEthnic music
LabelsYinhua Entertainment Culture

Jiang Dawei has held concerts in the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Singapore, and Thailand.

Personal life

Jiang married Zhang Peijun (张佩君), who is a former solo singer in the Central Ensemble of National Minorities Songs and Dances.[1] They have a daughter, Jiang Yi (蒋怡; born 1978), she holds Canada citizenship.[2][3]

References
  1. 蒋大为老婆张佩君资料简介及照片. laonanren.com (in Chinese). 2012-01-17.
  2. 蒋大为隐身加拿大,13年的泪水与感动. xiaogushi.com (in Chinese). 2012-12-13. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  3. 蒋大为女儿蒋怡可让全家移国外. laoren.com (in Chinese). 2014-01-02.
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