Helen Wu
Articles by Helen Wu

Voices from the African Diaspora - Catherine Daniel’s musical tribute
November 25 2024 CultureCanadian mezzo-soprano Catherine Daniel observes that there is a persistent lack of representation and awareness of diversity within the classical music industry. In her view, composers outside the …

A humanitarian response to resettling Gazans
November 11 2024 Immigration“Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024–2026 saw a significant decrease in immigration levels over the next three years, but that does not excuse Canada from fulfilling our humanitarian …

Music without borders: Itamar Erez’s multicultural jazz journey
October 28 2024 Culture“My song Migrant Voices came to me a few years ago as if it was whispering in the wind. Its unique melody seemed to migrate through the air, carried by the flow of immigrants across our …

Red string and the threads of fate : Chinese myths in Katrina Kwan’s fantasy debut
October 7 2024 CultureKatrina Kwan | Photo courtesy of Katrina Kwan
Being fully immersed with Roman and Greek mythology as a youth, Vancouver author Katrina Kwan searched for more exposure to the culture behind her …

Libraries of the 21st century have more than books to offer
September 23 2024 LocalA small room visible through a glass wall: dynamic microphones, audio preamplifiers, sound panels and a smartphone on a mini tripod; two people in an inaudible discussion. On the side of the wall, a…