Uygur sounds, Beijing flavor at late-summer music festival

Even as Beijing-based rock band, Gala, swept the stage with their British-style pop-rock songs, and local jazz group, Golden Buddha, cooled the summer night with their smooth jazz beats, Uygur rocker Askar Mamat and his band stepped in to offer a fusion of modern rock and traditional Uygur sounds. "I am Askar and I come from a remote place. I want all of you to dance with me," he said and waved his arms. "Have you seen Uygur dance? Let's dance."