Chinese composer and vocalist Liu Suola was preparing for a show with her band at the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on Thursday. They are expected to throw a concert at the Zhongshan Music Hall on December 9 as well.

Chinese composer and vocalist Liu Suola prepares for a show with her band at the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on December 6, 2007.

The band "Liu Suola and Her Friends" has given performances in big cities around the world. They are a fusion ensemble made up of traditional Chinese and American jazz-rock musicians.

Liu Suola, leader of the band, has devoted her musical attention to fashioning contemporary sounds from traditional Chinese instruments, while continuing to explore new vocal styles.

(CRI December 7, 2007)