Jiang Kun: The Master Helmsman of the Crosstalk Era
Beneath the brilliant expanse of the performing arts, Jiang Kun shines like the brightest star, illuminating the long road ahead for Chinese crosstalk. From his nervous first appearance onstage to becoming a towering figure in the crosstalk world, he studied under Ma Ji and won numerous honors with classics such as Photography Like This and Wild Ideas at the Tiger's Mouth, using humor and wit to strike a chord with the times.
Over the course of a fifty-year artistic career, he has not only created a legacy of laughter onstage but also shouldered the responsibility of carrying on the tradition. He has held many important positions and edited major academic works, filling gaps in the theory of folk arts. As a national-level inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, he has boldly taken the lead, steering the International Federation of Quyi and bringing Chinese folk arts to the world. This book invites you into Jiang Kun's artistic life and lets you witness the stirring harmony between a master and the crosstalk era.
