Life
A personal space for things I enjoy beyond research.
Music
I am from Harbin, China, a city renowned for its musical heritage. I play the flute, I listen often, and I enjoy singing. I especially enjoy Cantopop, Japanese music (particularly enka and Shōwa-era kayōkyoku), and classical music.
Below is a playlist of my personal favourites from the 1980s through the 2000s—a period to which I am especially drawn. Cantonese has a distinctive rhythm and musicality, qualities that I find particularly well suited to melody-driven songwriting.
Language Learning
I genuinely enjoy learning languages. Mandarin is my native language. Beyond English, I am especially interested in learning Cantonese and German. If you share an interest in language learning, I’d love to share learning experiences and practise together.