| Hong Kong 2022 ISPA Congress– VSing, Ma Wai-him & Zenwester |
 VSing, Ma Wai-him & Zenwester Hong Kong, China Vsing (A cappella) A professional a cappella group based in Hong Kong, known for their imaginative and intricate musical arrangements, as well as their versatility across musical genres. In 2020, VSing headlined their sold-out concert “Take a Bow: A Cappella”, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The same year, VSing released its debut original song “Hear My Voice”. It has worked with a number of artists and musicians, and has represented Hong Kong in performances and exchange programmes around the world. Music Director Anna Lo is a prolific a cappella singer/arranger. She was commissioned by Tai Kwun to create “Tri Ka Tsai” and “LauZone”, Hong Kong style cabarets, in 2019 and 2021 respectively. Later, she co-created “Home Sweat Home”, a dance version of “LauZone”, with City Contemporary Dance Company. Ma Wai-him* and Zenwester (Suona, Band) Ma Wai-him is currently Principal Suona and a guan virtuoso of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Receiving his Bachelor and Master’s degrees from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), he is also a visiting artist at the School of Music. Ma received numerous awards including the Award for Young Artist (Music) of Hong Kong Arts Development Awards 2016. He is the founding member of local bands, The Majestic G and Zenwester. A fusion pop band based in Hong Kong, Zenwester consists of Ma Wai-him (suona), Him Hui (keyboard), Ricky Wu (guitar), Craig Lau (drum), Ding (handpan), and Candace Lee (coordinator). Zenwester excels at exploring classical pieces, not to mention creating contemporary fusion originals with the arrangement of applying Chinese and Western instruments. Aiming to keep the groove and to create a lively vibe, Zenwester performs in a unique way, attracting audiences from all walks of life. *With kind permission of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra: Ma Wai-him Performers |
