Our selection for this week is an old revolutionary song that has become a popular staple, covered by bands ranging from the heavy metal Tang Dynasty rockers to the pop-centric The Flowers. Why are the flowers so red, it asks? We think you'll figure it out before too long.

Dao Lang is a Sichuan-born singer who spent his formative years playing and performing in Western China. Much of his music bears the imprint of Xinjiang. We will cover some of his own music later in this series, but in the meantime, hope you enjoy this cover.