African musician spreads music in S China’s Hainan

This file photo shows David Mouk (L) performing at a music festival in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province in November 2019. As a piano teacher and bandsman, David comes from the Republic of the Congo and has been living in Hainan for nearly 10 years. Having studied music since childhood, he formed his own band while in college and later came here for a master’s degree.
The musician firmly believes that music is an indispensable part of life and can bring power to people. Therefore he founded a music studio to teach children to play the piano. Outside the studio, David plays keyboard at multiple bands.
“I regard Hainan as my second home and I wish to make more beautiful music here,” said David. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

David Mouk (R) performs together with a bandsman playing Chinese traditional instrument at a music bar in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024.(Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

An audience shoots videos of David Mouk performing at a music bar in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

David Mouk performs at a music bar in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

David Mouk (1st, L) and his band perform at a music bar in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

David Mouk performs at a music bar in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 6, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

David Mouk rides at a residential compound in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

David Mouk (L) teaches a child to play the piano at his music studio in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)