Proponent of traditional Chinese music. As Founding Vocalist of pioneering rock band Lunhui (Again), which merges Western and Asian traditions, a performer with the Silk Road Ensemble, and a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, London Sinfonietta and Singapore Symphony Orchestra, has achieved an unparalleled following for Chinese music on three continents. Began musical studies at age five and soon won dozens of national and international competitions in the Chinese wind instrument category. Entered the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music’s pre-college programme at age 11; upon graduating from the Conservatory at age 19 became the youngest soloist of the China Central Traditional Music and Dance Company, which toured extensively throughout China and abroad. 1991, co-ounded Lunhui and began merging the energy of rock music with traditional Chinese form and aesthetics. 1999, joined the Silk Road Ensemble in 1999. 2004, spent several months working with Siemens at its United States headquarters to develop looping technology for a new electric sheng. Recipient of numerous honours and awards, including: Musician of the Year, China Institute in New York (2012); two Grammy Awards; Asia Game Changer Award, Asia Society.