布衣 (Bùyī) is a Beijing-based folk-rock band with roots in Ningxia. They first got together in 1995 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. Their music combines elements of folk music from around China with rock, and often features 古箏 (guzheng) in addition to electric and acoustic guitars. They are often billed as
Buyi or
Buyi Band. In more than ten years of playing, the band's personnel has changed a few times. Lead vocalist and guitarist
Wu Ningyue (吴宁越) and Zhang Wei (张巍) on guitar, guzheng, and vocals are the core of the band, and have been known to perform as a duo. Currently, the o…
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