The 2026 Beijing Traditional Music Festival recently opened at the China Conservatory of Music, bringing together folk song bearers, representative singers, outstanding young vocalists and established artists from across the country.

At its opening concert, Ma Xiaoming took the stage to sing Yao Luozi (Driving the Mule).

The song has lyrics by Xiao Chuan and He Mu, and music by Cheng Guanghua. Xu Zhijun was on the podium, with the Chinese Orchestra of the China Conservatory of Music accompanying.

Watch the video to see the full performance.