August 3, 2024, marked a momentous occasion for fans of Hins Cheung as the renowned Hong Kong singer held his first-ever solo concert in Toronto. Coinciding with his 23rd debut anniversary, the event was the grand finale of his North American tour, held at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. This concert was a long-awaited moment for many dedicated fans, who had eagerly anticipated his return to the city after 15 years.
Read MoreTo celebrate its first anniversary, the Chinese Canadian Museum hosted the Spark Community Dinner on Thursday, July 4, welcoming over 800 leaders, organizations, community members, supporters, and guests to Vancouver Chinatown's Floata Seafood Restaurant. The festive gathering, held to commemorate the museum's inaugural year, raised support for the non-profit organization's future exhibitions and programs.
Read MoreSummer brings with it the vibrant pulse of festivals, none more iconic than the Toronto Jazz Festival. This annual celebration, now in its 37th year, captivated audiences from June 21 to June 30 with a dynamic lineup of free outdoor concerts and ticketed events across the city. A highlight of this year's festival was the Inaugural Fundraiser Gala on June 20, kicking off the 10-day musical feast with flair and a philanthropic spirit. This new addition provided a stage for participating artists while raising crucial funds to support local and Canadian talents.
Read MoreI knew one day we no longer needed to be long-distance anymore — reflecting on the journey leading up to the Mirror world tour concerts in New York City and Toronto, it's clear that it was one heck of a ride filled with excitement, determination, and a real sense of belonging to the Hong Kong community. It all kicked off when Mirror dropped the bombshell that Toronto was on their Feel the Passion Concert Tour map — quite a surprise, I must say! Having been through the ticket frenzy for their Hong Kong concerts, I knew I needed a game plan to snag those tickets.
Read MoreAlex Porat is on the cusp of greatness. Raised in both Toronto and Vancouver, the 26-year-old Canadian soft pop singer-songwriter began her musical journey recording covers of hit songs in her bedroom just over a decade ago, posting them on YouTube where her crystalline voice, tremulous vulnerability and alluring physical presence quickly attracted more than a million global subscribers. Today, Porat is the artist other artists are getting excited about.
Read MoreOn December 2, 2023, Koerner Hall will host a unique musical journey titled “Phoenix Rising”, curated by the talented violinist Angel Wang in collaboration with the Canadian Chinese Society for the Arts (CCSA). The thematic core of the concert, "Phoenix Rising," serves as a testament to Angel's profound belief in the phoenix spirit—a symbol of immortality, resilience, and rebirth. In an extensive interview with Fête Chinoise, Angel shared the intricate connections between her artistry, Chinese cultural roots, and the indomitable spirit embodied by the phoenix.
Read MoreIn 2012, her megahit “You Exist In My Song” catapulted her to superstardom, earning her numerous awards such as Best New Artist, Best Music Composer and Best Song from many top Asian platforms. To date, the track’s official music video has over 170 million views on YouTube, a staggering figure that might not even fully reflect her extensive following in China. Capping off her meteoric rise, Wanting performed in front of a live television audience of close to one billion viewers at the 2013 annual Spring Festival Gala, sharing the stage with the legendary Celine Dion.
Read MoreThere is a reason why he has a nickname E神 or 歌神: God of Songs, admired by many like an immortal on his grand stage. Surpassing most performance careers — singer, songwriter, actor and producer, Eason Chan (陳奕迅) is now into his third decade of music-making since he began his career in 1995. Not many pop stars stay relevant for such a long and continuous stretch of time in the especially fast-paced Asian entertainment landscape, yet Eason has defied the odds. Winning multiple awards across Asia, and selling out for concert tours worldwide, he has been one of the top producing artists in Asia since the early 2000s.
Hanjin Tan is a celebrity singer-songwriter-producer-actor who is making a difference in the music scene in Asia and for his fanbase around the world. With a unique Hainanese background, he speaks fluently in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese, which is reflected in his diverse use of language when he sings and produces music.
陳奐仁,唱作藝人,最佳歌手、最佳作曲作詞人、最佳年度製作人,獲獎無數,正在為他的歌迷和亞洲音樂製造一番新景象。
Read MoreWho else is celebrating their first Father’s Day? Canadian singer songwriter Tyler Shaw has been producing music and sharing his thoughts from home throughout the pandemic. He also welcomed his baby daughter into the world, who pops up in his feed regularly! Happy first Father’s Day, Tyler! Last year, we had a chance to spend some time with Tyler (at the lovely Hazelton Hotel Toronto) to learn about his journey of music, his relationship with Chinese heritage, also his ArtistsCan project initiated with fellow Canadian artist, Fefe Dobson.
Read MoreWhat made the hit single, Breathing is Hazardous, 呼吸有害, the song of the year in Hong Kong? Karen Mok 莫文蔚 is the voice behind the song that swept all five major awards platforms, thrusting her back into the spotlight of her home city. What makes this song so special for Chinese diasporas around the world? Read on to discover more about her career and stunning performance at the 881903 Ultimate Song Chart Awards this month.
Read MoreConsidered one of the most influential Chinese musicians under thirty, Hua Chenyu is an artist you need to know about.
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