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Short Bio
“a tense and bespoke mixture of swampy electronics, strings, and vocals that flash with a bold volcanic brilliance” – THE FADER FOONYAP is a classically-trained violinist showcasing a sound that swings between fragility and explosive dynamism. Drawing comparisons to Björk and Tanya Tagaq, her work navigates her sheltered Chinese-Catholic heritage and the intense music training of her childhood. She marries brittle traditional melodies with classical deconstructionism and a minimalist electronic aesthetic. The balance between individuality and union informs FOONYAP’s creative research as she considers questions around the borders of a cultural group integrated into the whole, and how to explore one's authentic self while maintaining good relations. Long Bio
"...a tense and bespoke mixture of swampy electronics, strings, and vocals that flash with a bold, volcanic brilliance" –The FADER FOONYAP is a classically-trained violinist showcasing a sound that swings between fragility and explosive dynamism. Drawing comparisons to Björk and Tanya Tagaq, her work navigates her sheltered Chinese-Catholic heritage and the intense music training of her childhood. She marries brittle traditional melodies with classical deconstructionism and a minimalist electronic aesthetic. FOONYAP has toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and Canada, garnering increasing acclaim from publications such as The Fader, The Line Of Best Fit, and the Toronto Star, while also appearing on CBC Q + Music Lab. The balance between individuality and union informs FOONYAP’s creative research as she considers questions around the borders of a cultural group integrated into the whole, and how to explore one's authentic self while maintaining good relations. |
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Row 1: photos taken by Anastasia Lutz-Orozco. Row 2: photos taken by Christine Ruth |
