Slater Rhea
Slater Rhea | |
|---|---|
| 帅德 | |
 Rhea in 2019 | |
| Born | Slater David Rhea 1987 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Education | Johns Hopkins University Nanjing University University of Oklahoma |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, TV personality |
| Website | shuaideslater |
Slater Rhea (
Rhea has been referred to in Chinese and international media as a cultural ambassador and "musical diplomat"
Rhea lives in Beijing and, in addition to his entertainment career, holds a position as lecturer in English and International Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University.[1]
Childhood and education
Rhea was born and raised in
He graduated from the
Connection to Xi'an, Shaanxi folk songs, and biangbiang noodles
Rhea has a close connection with the ancient Chinese capital of
The "biang" in biangbiang noodles is known for being one of the most complex Chinese characters;[17] and Rhea made front-page news in Shaanxi province's Chinese Business View when he first wrote the character on CCTV.[18] Show hosts and guests often "test" Rhea's ability to write it, and as a result, Rhea has since been associated with the character in Chinese media. For instance, CCTV host Zhu Jun demonstrated to him how Shaanxi people crouch down to eat the noodles (a folk custom in Shaanxi);[19] in other cases, Rhea has taught other TV personalities, for instance Hong Kong singer Leo Ku, to write the character while reciting a mnemonic poem for remembering the character's 43 strokes.[19]
Discography
Albums
- 2019: Sing Chinese With Slater (跟帅德一起唱中文！)
Singles
- 2021:《过大年》("Happy Chinese New Year")
- 2019:《中国我的家》("China, My Home")
- 2019:《中国姑娘》("Chinese Girl")
- 2019:《天籁之爱》(with 阿鲁阿卓)
- 2019:《敖包相会》(with 阿木古楞)
References
- ^ a b c d e f "OU graduate connects as singer in China". The Oklahoman. 6 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Slater Rhea to perform Tuesday, give Q&A session and perform at LSMSA Wednesday | Natchitoches Times". www.natchitochestimes.com. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ 李潇. "Online contest for young singers kicks off in Beijing - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ 华商网. "美国小伙表演陕西元素_华商网". ehsb.hsw.cn. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Big in Beijing – Alexandria native wows Chinese audiences". thetowntalk.com. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^ 李虹睿. "New US 'musical diplomat' wows crowds in China - Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ Jardon, Cynthia (October 31, 1998). "Saint Cecilia Concert features choir of 200 children". The Alexandria Daily Town Talk.
- ^ Story, Alice B. (November 10, 1995). "Organ shows power of music". The Alexandria Daily Town Talk.
- ^ Meeks, Michael (June 26, 1994). "Reading is fun". The Alexandria Daily Town Talk.
- ^ "Rhea receives rank of Eagle". The Town Talk. November 5, 2000.
- ^ "Scouter shares strategies for earning respect - Scouting magazine". Scouting magazine. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ "Slater Rhea to perform, visit campus Feb. 27-28". Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ "Milestones: National Merit Scholar". The Town Talk. June 12, 2005.
- ^ a b "University of Oklahoma Distinguished Alumnus Profile: Slater Rhea". Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ a b ""额是西安滴"！美国小伙今晚央视写biang字|帅德|biang-西安新闻_华商网新闻". news.hsw.cn. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ a b "美国小伙帅德央视《中华情》讲述他的陕西情缘 - 陕西宣传网". www.sxxc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ^ Beck, Stewart Lee (2014-02-28). "The Hardest Chinese Character". China Simplified. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ "Chinese Business View Front Page Screenshot, October 15, 2017".
- ^ a b "美国歌手帅德登上《我要上春晚》". 北方网：enorth.com.cn.