Deftly avoiding the glitz and glamour of pop superstardom, Chinese folk singer Hao Yun has gained a huge following by staying true to himself—with honour and humility, he sings his songs of everyday life in his native Beijing. Coming from appropriately simple origins, Hao worked his way up the music ladder through hard work, regular recording and a heavy schedule of touring to become one of China's most cherished stars. Boasting an earnest voice and guitar riffs infused with classic rock vigour, his songs extend beyond time and place, becoming familiar to city-dwellers across the world.