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Sam Hui Koon-kit

(許冠傑)

Sam Hui Koon-kit
許冠傑
The latest news and top stories on Sam Hui Koon-kit, a Hong Kong musician, singer, songwriter and actor, revered as the "God of Song" and "father of Cantopop". He pioneered Cantopop by blending Western music styles with vernacular Cantonese lyrics, often satirising society and addressing social issues. His career spans hosting TV shows, starring in films like the *Aces Go Places* series and collaborating with his brothers.
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