Muma

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Muma

Background Information
Name (English)	Muma translated: Dark Horse (as on children's playgrounds)
Name (Chn.)	木马 / Muma
Origin	Beijing
Genre	Rock
Years active	1998 - present
Members
Vocal/Guitar - Mumaia (木玛) Bass - Cao Cao (曹操) Drums - Hu Hu (胡湖) Keyboard - Feng Lei (冯雷)

[edit] History

July 1998, Formed in Beijing with its original members MUMA RUN as the vocal and guitar, Cao Cao as the bass and Hu Hu, the drums.

Oct 1998, Gave their debut gig in Howl Bar in Beijing, and kept being active at pubs all over Beijing

Dec 1998, Contracted by Badhead Records,which is famous for releasing rock n' roll music

June1999, The first single "A Room Without Sound" was included in the collection "Modern Sky 3"

Oct 1999, The single "Dancing Steps" was included in the "Modern Sky Audio Magazine vol 4"

Dec 1999, Released the first album "MUMA",with its striking somber style this album made the band one the most influential bands in China at that time Caution: According to yaogun.com the record was released in February 2000.

Apr 2000, Participated in Shenyang Rock Music Festival

May 2000, Began the first live house tour over china,toured cities like Beijing, Xiamen, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuxi, Wuhan, Changsha

Oct 2000, Participated in the first Midi Music Festival in Beijing

Nov 2000, Visited Lasa in Tibet for a ten-day tour show, and gave a gig in Chengdu.

Jan 2001, The Programme "Unusual China" of Hongkong Phonix TV Station gave some humorous awards to some Chinese bands, Muma was awarded "The Most Somber Band of The year"

May 2001, Choosing MUMA as the only representative of Chinese rock music,Italy National TV station gave the band an interview at their rehearsing room

June 2001, Feng Lei,a graduate of China University of Political Science and Law joined the band as the keyboard,making their music and live shows much more colorful and expressive

Mar 2002, Contracted by Modern Sky Records

Oct 2002, Participated the 2nd Midi Music Festival

Dec 2002, Started a four-city mini tour, visiting Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing and Nanjing

Apr 2003, The first EP "Yellow Star" was released by Modern Sky Records

June 2003, Began their 3rd live house tour over China, visiting over 30 cities,including Nanjing, suzhou, hangzhou, shanghai, guangzhou, shenzhen, changsha, wuhan, shijiazhuang, nanchang, qingdao, xi'an, chengdu, chongqing, xichang, lanzhou

Aug 2003, The EP "Yellow Star" was released officially in Taiwan by Taiwan Rock Record, on the request of fans The album "MUMA" was re-released by Shanghai Audio & Video Publishing House

Oct 2003, Participated in the 3rd Midi Music Festival

Oct 31st 2003, Participated in Guangzhou New Year Rock Festival, performed together with other famous Chinese rock artists like Cui Jian and Wang Lei.

Mar 2004, Awarded "The Best Rock Band of The Year" by Pepsi Music Awards, the band was the first alternative band to win a mainstream music award in China

May 2004, Participated in Chaoyang Park Music Festival

June 2004, Nominated for 5 awards in the 4th Chinese Music Media Awards, including "The Best Rock Artist", "The Best Rock Band", "New Music Award", "Ten Best Chinese Albums", "Ten Best Chinese Songs"

July 2004, Awarded "The Best Rock Band of The Year" and "The Best Chinese Albums of The Year" by the 4th Chinese Music Media Awards, MUMA undoubtedly became the most widely concerned rock band of the year

July 2004, Recorded the revolutionary song "As We Marching On The Road" on the request of Sweden Music Radio Station

Sep 2004, Performed as the grand finale on the big concert organized by Beijing Art and Literature Radio Station

Oct 2004, Released the third album "Jelly Empire"

Oct 3rd 2004, Participated the 4th Midi Music Festival

Nov 2004, Li Yuan replaced Hu hu as the drums, and Wang Yuqi (also the guitar of Second-hand Rose) joined as the guitar

Jan 7th 2005, Gave a warming-up show for the world-famous garage band The International Noise Conspiracy in Beijing

Jan 13th 2005, Gave a charity performance for the victims of the southeast Asian tsunami at Candy Club, performed together with other famous chinese rock artists Cui Jian and Tang Dynasty

Mar 13th 2005, Recorded "MUMA" TV live show on the invitation of The Travel Channel for the programme "Pioneer Night"

Mar 20th 2005, Nominated for "The Best Rock Band", "The Best Album" and "The Best Single" in Pepsi Music Awards 2004

Mar 26th 2005, Participated the "Midi Music Festival" DVD releasing news conference at 13 Club, the single "Dancing Steps" was included

Apr 2005, Became the cover story of the magazine "Men's Health April 2005"

May 2005, Nominated for "The Best Rock Band" in the 5th Chinese Music Media Awards

May 2005, Performed as a guest band in the ceremony of the 5th Chinese Music Media Awards , together with other famous rock artists like TatMing, Dou Wei and Wang Lei

In October 2005, they performed during the Midi Music Festival 2005.

August 9th 2009, they performed during the InMusic Festival 2009 on the Zhangbei Grasslands on the Main Stage.

On May 3rd, 2010, they performed at the Strawberry Music Festival 2010. According to Beijing Gig Guide: Muma & Third Party, which was an incredible experience even for three songs. Muma is an intense performer, which the crowd absolutely loved, and the music is a great take on some classic rock traditions. It was enthusiastic and passionate without being all over the place, despite Muma’s apparent breakdowns and rebellions. A lot of bands could learn, I think, from a performer like Muma.^[1] On May 4th, they performed at the Midi Music Festival 2010.

[edit] Participated Festivals

Midi Music Festival 2010, May 1st-4th 2010	InMusic Festival 2009 - 2009, August	Zebra Music Festival 2009 - May 2009	Midi Music Festival 2009 - May 2009
Midi Music Festival 2008 - October 2008	Lijiang Snow Mountain Music Festival 2007 - October 2007	Beijing Pop Festival 2007 - September 2007	Beijing Pop Festival 2006 - October 2006
Midi Music Festival 2005 - October 2005	Midi Music Festival 2004 - October 2004	Midi Music Festival 2003 - October 2003

[edit] Appearances in Press/Books

Mentioned as "Yaogun band to watch" in the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2007.

[edit] Albums and Singles

June1999, The first single "A Room Without Sound" was included in the collection "Modern Sky 3"

Oct 1999, The single "Dancing Steps" was included in the "Modern Sky Audio Magazine vol 4"

Dec 1999, Released the first album "MUMA" under Badhead Records

Apr 2003, The first EP "Yellow Star" was released by Modern Sky Records

Aug 2003, The EP "Yellow Star" was released officially in Taiwan by Taiwan Rock Records

The album "MUMA" was re-released by Shanghai Audio & VideoPublishing House

July 2004, Recorded the revoltionary song "As We Marching On The Road" for Sweden Music Radio Station

Oct 2004, Released the third album "Jelly Empire" under Modern Sky Records

[edit] Discography

Velvet Highway - 2007, September

Velly Empire - 2004, September

Yellow Star (EP) - 2003, April

Muma - 2000, February

[edit] Compilations

Beijing Bubbles OST (VA) - 2007, April	Midi Music Festival 2005 (VA) - 2006, May	Beijing Midi Festival 2004 (VA) - 2005, March	Chill Out Chill Bands Out (VA) - 2003, May
Little Bar 1997-2002 (VA) - 2002, June	City in the sky +2 - 2001, November	Modern Sky 3 (VA) - 1999, June