What is "naamyam"

Cantonese Naamyam (; Jyutping: naam4 jam1) is a unique local narrative singing tradition in Cantonese dialect/language, different from Fujian Nan Yin. A singer would be engaged for a single performance or for regular performances over an extended period of time. Famous naamyam singers included Chung Tak (1860-1929), Dou Wun (1910-1979), Yuen Siu-Fai and Au Kwan-Cheung.