Chinese Counterculture

The politics and worldview of China’s new generation.

Ryan Lee played his cards a little differently. Instead of graduating university, getting a job, a wife, and struggling to afford an apartment he took off traveling. Making his money playing music in the streets, he’s traveled for more than 15,000 kilometers around China.

I met traveling street musician in Changsha who had not only songs but a message for the people of his country.