China's Dadawa Tests the West; Tibetan-Influenced Singer Looks for New Mountains to Climb With U.S. Debut From: The Washington Post | Date: February 18, 1996| Author: Steven Mufson | Copyright 1996 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Chinese pop singer Dadawa says her new album "surpasses the limits of language." Warner Bros. sure hopes so; the entertainment company is making it the first Chinese record to be heavily promoted for American and European audiences.

Featuring Dadawa and composer He Xuntian, the album "Sister Drum" takes many of its musical themes and much of its inspiration from the politically troubled region of Tibet.

The sound is new age with a twist. Mixed in the background are th...

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