Wang Lei

**Wang Lei** is a Chinese sheng maestro and innovative composer who’s become a bridge between traditional Chinese music and modern sonic experimentation. Known for his mastery of the sheng—an ancient reed instrument—Wang Lei revitalizes its haunting, ethereal tones by weaving them into ambient, electronic, and even psychedelic soundscapes. His solo work, like the self-titled *Wang Lei* and *Summer Palace*, showcases his ability to merge classical Chinese melodies with contemporary textures, while collaborations like *Wangtone (Wang Lei Meets High Tone)* highlight his adventurous spirit, blending the sheng with French dub-electronic duo High Tone’s grooves.

A champion of cultural fusion, Wang Lei’s projects, including *Hymns For Earth* and the concerto-focused *Path of Gladness*, reflect his dedication to reimagining tradition for global audiences. Whether performing with his genre-defying *Pump Band* or crafting meditative solo pieces, he’s earned a reputation as a boundary-pushing artist who keeps the sheng’s 3,000-year legacy alive in unexpected, thrilling ways.

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