Y Wine ဝိုင်ဝိုင်း | |
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 Y Wine in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | |
| Origin | Myitkyina |
| Genres | Mandarin pop music, pop music, asian pop,pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, artist |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, guitar,saung |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Iron Cross Entertainment, LEGACY MUSIC NETWORK, and The Sun Music |
| Member of | Iron Cross (band) |
Y Wine (Burmese:ဝိုင်ဝိုင်း;pronounced[waɪɴwaɪɴ]) is a Burmese rock singer and the lead vocalist of the Myanmar rock bandIron Cross.[1][2] Known for his role in popularizing rock music in Myanmar, Y Wine has been active in the music industry for over two decades.[3][4] His work often combines traditional Burmese music with modern rock elements, creating a distinctive musical style.[5][6][7]
Y Wine was born and raised inMyitkyina,Myanmar.[8][9][10] He attendedYadanabon University inMandalay, majoring in English. During his university years, he developed an interest in music and former connections with other aspiring musicians, includingLay Phyu.[11] These early interactions played a role in his decision to pursue a career in music.[12]
Y Wine began his career in 1998, as the lead vocalist of Burmese rock bandIron Cross, a band recognized for blending rock music with traditional Burmese influences. The group released several albums and gained popularity in the Myanmar music scene.[13]
In addition to his work with Iron Cross, Y Wine pursued a solo career, releasing albums that feature a mix of rock ballads and upbeat tracks. His solo projects were released under local record labels such as Iron Cross Entertainment, The Legacy Music Network and The Sun Music.[14][15][16][17][18][19]
Y Wine has been part of both group and solo album projects.[20] Releases include the following albums: