(FOX 25/MyFoxBoston.com) - She is a devoted, passionate and extremely talented singer/songwriter and musician.
Lijie was born in China and moved to the United States when she was five. She is currently a student at Berklee and her music career is already soaring.
Lijie is also a big supporter of Berklee Beyond Borders "Project Hero," which brings music education to orphans in the Dominican Republic.
April 21st, Lijie is performing at Harper's Ferry, April 22nd at Berklee and on the 23rd at the Midway Cafe.
Listen to her performances on the FOX25 Morning News.
music free my soul - Lijie: Press
Song "LA" receives Runner-Up at the 2009 UK Songwriting Contest for Indie/Rock Category.
2009 UK Songwriting Contest (Oct 1, 2009)
"Black & Blue", an independent film currently in post-production, has recently picked up Lijie's song "LA" for its soundtrack.
Song "LA" is placed in upcoming film "Black & Blue" (Mar 16, 2009)
Lijie and upcoming director DB Cheng collaborate for DB's new film "The Red Door". Three new unreleased songs will be featured in this film!
New music for DB Cheng's film "The Red Door" (Jan 23, 2009)
"Blue" - Rock/Indie Finalist
- 2006 UK Songwriting Contest
(Aug 16, 2006)
"Olympic College students were graced by the beautiful and poetic lyrics of singer and songwriter Lijie..."
Holly Duncan - The Olympian - of Olympic College (Jan 31, 2007)
Song "LA" is included in the documentary for "18 Mighty Mountain Warriors"
Song "LA" in documentary in "18 Mighty Mountain Warriors" (Jul 1, 2005)
"Love Me If You Can" - Pop Category Finalist
"So High" - Pop Category Finalist
"Bar Song" - Rock Category
- 2005 UK Songwriting Contest
(Aug 2, 2005)
..."It's all about her voice. It's one of those voices that catches you off guard..."
Ada Tseng - http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/
(Nov 3, 2005)
..."Like a porcelain Hummer H2, her lyrics are fragile yet forceful, echoing a heartache familiar..."
Tim O'Rourke - www.theowlmag.com
(Aug 14, 2005)
“Roam” - Pop Category Finalist
“Blue” - Miscellaneous Category Runner Up
2004 UK Songwriting Contest (Aug 2, 2004)
this article is a summary of what's written on the BIO page.
"Like the best chocolate...Lijie's smooth vocals will take you on a journey of hurt & healing."
Jimi Yamagishi - Creative Line Magazine (Los Angeles)
..."Lijie’s music is a sublime blend of delicate pianos and guitars paired with her intoxicating voice..."
"Not only can this chick sing, strum a guitar, and play the piano, she also knows how to live her life to the fullest. Lijie Yang, 29, musician and songwriter, rebelled against the image of the stereotypical Asian American in order to follow her dream, even though it meant going against her parents’ wishes..."
Sharon Choi - Mochi Magazine
(Apr 14, 2010)