Street musician Zhang Mingyuan with his guitar practises a new song outside his rented apartment block in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan with his guitar practises a new song outside his rented apartment block in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan plays the guitar as he practises a new song at a park in Beijing July 30, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan carries a guitar for his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

People listen to street musician Zhang Mingyuan during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 7, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 7, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan sings on a sound box during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan sings during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

A 50-yuan ($8) note is placed next to street musician Zhang Mingyuan's music CDs which are sold with the price of 25 yuan ($4) each during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 7, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 7, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan signs his autograph on his CD near a woman buying a copy of it during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 9, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan relaxes his eyes during a break at his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 7, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 22, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan waves hands as his fans holding his portraits stand around him during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 9, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan smiles as his fans holding his portraits stand around him during his daily performance at a square outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 9, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan carries his equipment as he makes his way from his rented apartment to his daily performance in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan checks his fans' messages about their dreams in a book which was written and compiled as part of his "China Dream" project, during his daily performances in Beijing August 5, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on August 5, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan makes lunch in his rented apartment in Beijing August 5, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on August 5, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

A photo of street musician Zhang Mingyuan and his mother Wang Yanfen, who died of cancer in 2013, is seen in his rented flat in Beijing August 5, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on August 5, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) 

Street musician Zhang Mingyuan practises a new song on a bed in his rented apartment in Beijing July 28, 2014. Every night from 7pm till around midnight, any Beijinger who craves for a moment of music, can go and enjoy an open-air concert at the southeast corner outside a shopping mall of the city. Though it's held at a street corner and the singer, Zhang, doesn't belong to any of those famous music labels, the warm atmosphere he created and Beijing's chilling night breeze seldom let anyone down. Zhang, 31, gradually became a local sensation after starting his career as a street singer in Beijing since 2009 and selling around 40,000 copies of his own record. Picture taken on July 28, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT)