Cantonese songs refer to a popular form of art sung in Guangzhou dialect.

With a history of 150 years, it is well-known in the areas of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. And, it is also quite popular among those places where every Chinese people with Cantonese origin gather together.

Cantonese songs were originally the tunes of Cantonese operas but developed an independent form of art featuring strong musicality and striving for the art of singing.

The actresses made major contributions in the rise and flourishing of Cantonese songs.