A Study on the Evolution of the Artistic Style of Hakka Music in the Contemporary Cultural Context

Traditional Hakka music, carried and performed in the Hakka dialect, possesses a strong rustic flavor. It constitutes an essential part of Hakka traditional culture and serves as a mirror of Hakka people's lives. With the intensification of China's urbanization process, the artistic style of Hakka music has undergone adaptive changes. Today, Hakka music has transitioned from "fields and countryside" to "urban stages" and from "resonating across China" to "spanning the globe", becoming a vital symbol of cultural identity for Hakka communities worldwide. This paper, based on the contemporary cultural context, explores the current development of Hakka music, the reasons for its transformation, and its inheritance and developmental pathways. The study aims to provide references and insights for the preservation and continuation of this cultural heritage.