TAN Xin-Pei (1847 - 1917)

A male role Lao Sheng player and the founder of TAN Style. He had a sounding reputation. It is said the all Lao Sheng players at his time were following his styles. The imitation of his arias could be heard across the street everywhere. He was a best known. superb to any other names like warlord or famous political figures. His famous plays includes `` A Fisher`s Rebelling``. etc. His descendants follow his style. including his son. TAN Xiao-Pei. grandson. TAN Fu-Ying. great grandson. TAN Yuan-Shou. and great great grandson. The most successful was Tan Fu-Ying.