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Lao Lang 老狼 | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Wang Yang (王阳) December 3, 1968 |
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Genres | Folk, Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Wang Yang (Chinese: 王阳, born 3 December 1968), known professionally as Lao Lang (Chinese: 老狼; pinyin: Lǎo Láng; lit. 'Old Wolf'), is a Chinese folk and pop singer. He is widely recognized as a central figure in the "Campus Folk" (校园民谣) movement in Mainland China that defined the Chinese music landscape in the 1990s.[1][2]
Early life
editLao Lang was born in Beijing, China. He studied wireless communications in college and worked as an engineer before pursuing a full-time career in music in the early 1990s. During this period, he began collaborating with songwriter Gao Xiaosong, which contributed to his early exposure in the Chinese music scene.[3]
Career
editLao Lang rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with the song "My Deskmate" (《同桌的你》), which became widely popular in China.[4]
He is commonly associated with the campus folk music movement, a genre that became popular among university students in China during the 1990s.[5]
Television appearances and competition
editLao Lang has been a frequent participant in major Chinese television productions, often serving as a representative for the folk music genre.
In 2016, he competed in the fourth season of the singing competition Singer (known as I Am a Singer at the time), where his performances introduced the nostalgic themes of 90s campus folk music to a new generation of viewers.In the finale, Lao Lang performed the song "Mi Dian" (《米店》), accompanied by the song's original writer and performer, Zhang Weiwei. This performance was widely cited in media for its cultural significance in introducing folk music to a mainstream audience. [6]
He later appeared in the music travelogue series Singing While Walking (边走边唱) and served as a mentor and performer on the folk music reality show Our Folk Songs 2022 (我们民谣2022), focusing on the inheritance of folk music traditions.[7]
Recent activity
editLao Lang continues to perform at music festivals and concerts in China and abroad, often associated with nostalgia-driven performances of campus folk repertoire.[8]
Tours
editIn March 2025, Lao Lang launched The Age of Innocence Tour (纯真年代), a concert tour centered on themes of youth and memory.[9]
The tour encompasses performances across mainland China and international venues in North America and Oceania, featuring stops at locations such as the Vancouver Civic Theatres and San Jose Theaters throughout 2025 and 2026.[10][11]
Discography
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editReferences
edit- ↑ "Campus ballads tune to yesterday melodies". China Daily. 2004-04-15. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Gao Xiaosong and His Campus Ballad Music". China.org.cn. 2005-03-11. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Versatile Artist Pursues Dreams". China Daily. 2002-08-05. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Friday Song: The Campus Folk Movement in All Its Glory". The China Project. 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Post-pop stars". China Daily. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "I Am a Singer (Season 4): Chinese singing show remains a huge hit". South China Morning Post. 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "《我们民谣2022》收官：老狼与民谣歌手的传承" (in Chinese). The Beijing News. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Fans wait for School days to return". China Daily. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "老狼"纯真年代"巡演启动" (in Chinese). The Paper. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Lao Lang: The Age of Innocence World Tour". Vancouver Civic Theatres. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Lao Lang – The Age of Innocence World Tour". San Jose Theaters. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Lao Lang Spotify Artist Profile". Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Lao Lang Apple Music Artist Page". Retrieved 2026-06-29.