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Li Bo was born in the lnner Mongolia in 1955. He graduated from the Music department of Mongolia College. Now he is a member of the China Musicians' Association and standing member of the lnner Mongolian Musicians' Association, standing member of China's Northem Folk Art Research Society, member of Japan's Copyright Association. LI Bo's main selection includes The Tale of Matouqin. The Distant Ao Ter, etc. He worked and played his instrument in Momgolian Broadcasting and TV Troupe in 1987, the next year he won the first prize in the Inner Mongolian Qing City Art Festival. In 1989 his matouqin tape album was in the market, and he performed in Beijing Concert Hall with the accompaniment of China Central Philharmonic Orchestra at the same year. In 1995 his album The Distant Ao Ter was distributed. The same year the "LI Bo Matouqin Foundation" was established in Japan. LI Bo's performing activity is mainly in Japan and he is regarded as "the top Matouqin player". His playing style is a combination of emotion and grace and his playing skills are almost perfect.

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