This is the first Chinese song I ever wrote and recorded. It’s not the first one I technically “wrote” because that one I sang only to my pet fish. I told my Chinese teacher the lyrics to the fish song and he laughed good-naturedly as said it reminded him of a children’s song.

And that really hits the nail on the head. You’ve got to crawl before you can walk. Then you must walk before you run. Everything happens one foot in front of the other. My first Chinese song was simple and silly – inspired by the pet fish I loved so much. I was like a little kid putting new words I learned together and seeing what worked.

“Happy New Year” is my second Chinese Song that I wrote to celebrate Chinese New Year. At the time I wrote this song and recorded the video, I was still living in New York and I had no idea I would ever live in China and get the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in Beijing!

Celebrating New Year in Beijing was so exciting, and the experience deserves its own blog to do it justice. In the meantime, I really hope you enjoy listening to this song!

Katara’s Debut EP

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About Katara’s Video:

This is the original music video for Katara’s original song “因为你” (Because of You). Check out Katara’s guitar solo!

“Because of You” is available on Katara’s debut EP “卡塔拉”. (Which is the transliteration of her Chinese name)

Support Katara by purchasing her EP on Amazon! Click the album cover below or listen to Katara’s music on Apple Music, Spotify, and all major music streaming platforms.

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About Katara’s Video:

This is the original music video for Katara’s original song “我需要你” (I Need You). The video was shot in black and white, mostly in Katara’s old living room. She holds up the lyrics to the song and has lyrics painted on her body. Katara wrote both the music and the Chinese lyrics to this song herself.

This song “I Need You” is available on Katara’s debut EP “卡塔拉”. You can purchase Katara’s EP on Amazon by clicking the album cover below or listen to it on Apple Music, Spotify, and all major music streaming platforms.

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