The album "L'Oriente È Rosso 1949-1966 Canti Della Rivoluzione Cinese E Della Repubblica Popolare" by Various is a captivating and educational collection of songs that tell the story of the Chinese Revolution and the birth of the People's Republic of China. The album features a range of traditional and modern Chinese music styles, including folk songs, operatic arias, and revolutionary ballads, all of which are infused with the spirit of the revolution and the hope of a better future for the Chinese people.
The album opens with the iconic "The East Is Red," which quickly sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song is a powerful anthem that celebrates the victory of the Communist Party of China and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Other notable tracks include "The Internationale," a classic socialist anthem that has been translated into many languages and is sung around the world, and "The March of the Volunteers," the national anthem of the People's Republic of China.
The album also includes many lesser-known tracks that are just as powerful and moving. For example, "The Song of the Guerrilla" tells the story of the brave guerrilla fighters who fought against the Japanese invaders during World War II, while "The Song of the Red Detachment of Women" celebrates the courage and determination of a group of female soldiers who fought against feudalism and oppression.