Artist Talk
Time to Play My Music: Changing Keys
Oct 18
Oct 18
Time to Play My Music: Resonance
Oct 19
Time to Elevate: Xiao Bing Chih
Oct 19
Time to Play My Music:
Changing Keys
On the journey of music, many choices are made.
While reconnecting with their heritage, Daniel Lew and Darling Sparrows pivoted from their careers in physiotherapy and engineering to musicians. Along the way, their music explores themes of identity, diversity, and empowerment.
As creative artists, their works are rooted in their own personal experiences. Daniel Lew overcame challenges, including partial hearing loss, to become the sunny musician he is today. Singing in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, he is determined to inspire other Asian-Canadians to embrace their authentic selves. Darling Sparrows is stepping out of her comfort zones, continuing her musical path despite its twists and turns. Donning a new name and singing for herself, she stands with everyone relearning their own culture.
Find courage and inspiration with these two music artists as they share the significance of preserving cultural heritage. With music, we can push back against discrimination and cultivate appreciation of all our unique backgrounds.
Daniel Lew
Time to Play My Music:
Resonance
How can we use music to create change?
Let’s explore the transformative power of music as a catalyst for social change! Jacqueline Teh, a Juno Award-winning songwriter and educator, along with SCOPE, a hip-hop artist actively involved in mentorship projects, will share their stories and insights.
Within local communities, music can be used to combat anti-Asian hate, raise awareness about social issues, and foster unity within society. Jacqueline Teh works to provide music education to underserved youth, while SCOPE guides Asian youth in music production. Both accomplished musicians in their own right, they choose to use their experiences to create positive change within their communities.
Encouraging creativity in the next generation with music and building confidence in their students, these two artists will share how they inspire others, as Asian-Canadians and Asian creatives.
Jacqueline Teh
SCOPE
Time to Elevate:
Xiao Bing Chih
Music has the power to heal, and the power to grow.
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Xiao Bing Chih uses music to chronicle his growth as both a musician and a person. In life, many challenges come from the society around us, and many more come from directly inside us. In his darkest times, Xiao Bing Chih held onto music. Turning his struggles into inspiration, this intimate and honest Artist Talk will give us insights on his creative journey.
Whether you are an artist, a fan, or even just someone who listens to music in passing, Xiao Bing Chih’s story will surely move your heart.
Xiao Bing Chih
Jade Music Fest is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to operate on these lands, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose music and culture encourages us to better listen to each other.
Jade Music Fest is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to operate on these lands, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose music and culture encourages us to better listen to each other.