Classical Chinese mixed with American roots rock, bluegrass, jazz, and ethnic folk influences. Instruments include erhu,mandolin,guitars,banjo,bass,woodwinds,percussion with vocals in English and Mandarin.

13 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Asian, ROCK: Progressive Rock



Details:
XD WEI is a 4-pc. combo from Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 2006 from the ashes of 'Alt-Chamber Music' trio called 'WEI', 'XD WEI' has an unlikely and flummoxing sound that draws from each member's diverse background. The sound has been described as "undescribable". Led by classically trained erhu player and vocalist, Xiao Dong Wei, the band utilizes Paul Henry Ossy's (an original member from 'WEI')strong jazz/prog-rock tendencies on mandolin,woodwinds & percussion. Paul has recorded with Catalyst and plays mandolin on the White Stripes' 2nd cd, De Stijl. R. Leo Gillis plays bass and sings. Djeto Juncaj plays guitars,banjo,qyteli,etc. and has recorded and performed with Granfalloon, Immigrant Suns and CIA to name a few. All four members contribute to songwriting duties and Xiao Dong sings in Mandarin and English.
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