He Guofeng (Xiao He)

Biography

He Guofeng, known artistically as Xiao He, is a Chinese alternative folk singer. Born in 1975 in Handan, Hebei Province, he is the third son in his family and once dreamed of becoming a painter. In 1992, he left his hometown and joined the military. In 1995, he moved to Beijing to pursue his dream. His musical path in Beijing was not as smooth as he had expected, and he worked at a music store, as a security guard, and as a cleaner. In 1999, he founded the band 美好药店 (Haoma Shop) and served as lead vocalist. In 2002, he signed with Badhead Records, a subsidiary of Modern Sky, and released his first solo album "A Bird That Flies High Does Not Land on the Back of a Slow Cow." In 2009, he released the double CD album "Performance of Identity," which included an additional CD titled "Symphony of One Person," further proving his experimental and avant-garde nature. Xiao He holds special significance in Chinese folk music and Chinese music. In 2009, the band 美好药店, with him as lead vocalist, won the Best Band award at the 9th Chinese Music Media Awards.