Nie Er (original name Nie Shouxin, February 14, 1912 - July 17, 1935), Chinese musician, courtesy name Ziyi (also known as Ziyi), Communist Party of China and the Republic of China Composer of the national anthem "March of the Volunteers".

Xian Xinghai (1905～1945), a famous musician and Chinese composer in modern China. "Yellow River Cantata" is Xian Xinghai's most important and influential masterpiece.