lost n’ found

lost n’ found

lost n’ found lost n’ found Formed by 6 individuals from Hong Kong, lost n’ found is a Toronto-based band that aspires to create music that belongs to their generation. lost n’ found produces original music, such as their songs “More Than Imagine” and “Let the Whole World Know”. As well, they have performed at…

Doo-Wops and Hooligans

Doo-Wops and Hooligans

Doo-Wops and Hooligans Jimmy Hsu & Vincent Lin Jimmy Hsu, a Taiwanese singer from Vancouver, is the champion of the 2015 Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest Singing Contest (SQSC). After distinguishing himself in the SQSC, Jimmy has been invited to perform at venues across Toronto and Vancouver. This year Jimmy, along with Torontonian guitarist Martin and…

ten ten Ensemble

ten ten Ensemble

ten ten Ensemble ten ten Ensemble ten ten is a Japanese music ensemble led by Aki Takahashi on vocals and shamisen (three-stringed lute). Together with Kiyoshi Nagata and Tony Nguyen on taiko drums and bamboo flute, the trio performs original music inspired by Japanese folk songs known as Min’yo. In the Japanese alphabet, “ten ten”…

Extreme Diabolo

Extreme Diabolo

Extreme Diabolo Arthur Chi With miraculous skill honed by years of training, Arthur Chi is a diabolo artist without limits. Combining his deep respect for tradition, Arthur develops new and previously unimaginable routines for the ancient instrument by using moves and techniques from traditional martial arts. Performing from the stage to the streets, Arthur represents…

Don’t Wanna Grow Up

Don’t Wanna Grow Up

Don’t Wanna Grow Up Lilman ft. Dwagie “Who Am I” is not merely a question for the past, it is one many face today. In no more than a few decades, Taiwan has propelled from an agrarian society to a technological marvel, but not without cost. Lilman published his first album titled “Kids World” –…

Music of the Soul

Music of the Soul

Music of the Soul Formosa Evergreen Senior Citizens Centre Music is a gift from the universe, born of rhythm and melody. The beat of the heart, the rhythm of dance, and the melody of song are the music of life and soul, and their purest forms are percussion and choir music. This group of smiling…

AIKO TOMI – Discovering Me

AIKO TOMI – Discovering Me

AIKO TOMI – Discovering Me AIKO TOMI AIKO TOMI is known for her memorable songwriting and modern take on 80s synth-pop, featuring the keytar. With a knack for writing catchy hooks, she draws on influences ranging from classical, hip-hop, experimental to J-pop, creating a sound that’s uniquely her own. Her thoughtful lyrics and versatile, emotive…

Tokyo Chuo-Line

Tokyo Chuo-Line

Tokyo Chuo-Line Tokyo Chuo-Line The dynamic trio of Tokyo Chuo-Line is named after the central rail line running through Tokyo city – a train that the three are intimately familiar with having grown up travelling to various bars, live houses and clubs in the area to play and perform. Following years of collaborating with Taiwanese-Hakka…

Spintop Kids

Spintop Kids

Spintop Kids Sanxia Spintops Throughout the world baroque-era architecture has been closely associated with European colonialism, and Taiwan is no stranger to either. Along the Sanxia Old Street in Taiwan, beautifully preserved baroque architecture from the Japanese era can still be found. The dramatic contrast of light and shadow found in these buildings have provided…