Cheng Lin was taught to play at a young age by her father, and still uses the instrument in her music today.
10 Facts About Cheng Lin
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Cheng Lin studied in the United States and learned English, learning more about Western music in the process.
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Cheng Lin was the first Chinese national to have her music videos air on national television in China in the 1980s.
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Cheng Lin's career started at the age of 13 when she released the track "Little Horn" in 1981.
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Cheng Lin released a number of songs from the album, producing a number of music videos in the process.
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Between 1989 and 1993 Cheng Lin studied at the University of California.
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Cheng Lin went on to receive an award for her work in music, in Beijing.
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Cheng Lin received an Outstanding Musician award during this period and won a Special Contribution award for her work with Chinese music at the 5th Chinese Music Media Event in 2003.
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Cheng Lin recorded the theme song "Citizen of the World".
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In 2008 Cheng Lin began work on a book titled Ray of Light.