You might say Huang Ruo's career as a composer was foreordained – with help from his fortune-teller grandfather – and that fate was kind in this case. Today he's a portrait in joyful expression and unbridled invention. He draws on all the sounds he heard growing up in China in the 80s – from ancient ritual chants and folk songs to classical, rock and pop (both Chinese and Western) – to create something that feels seamless, heartfelt and original. He's also a wonderful singer, as you'll hear in this very tuneful interview.
