Paul Chin
Recording artist & musician
What the Nominator shared: Paul is an extremely talented internationally acclaimed recording artist and musician - I had the opportunity to see him perform his music at the ROM after dark Lunar New Year and the Korean Dance Studies TIFF event. He is also an important collaborator who edits professional quality tracks for burlesque performances. Paul is a kind being with a generous heart and I truly believe he is creating waves in the Toronto music scene. As a frequent collaborator of mine, he can piece together any tracks that I need for my burlesque performances.
Photo by Ziyaad Haniff @ziyaadhaniffI‘m constantly inspired in my work by the rich history and musical heritage we possess across the various pan-Asian cultures, and I’m eager to continue supporting artists in the dance community who also strive to create new and amazing work that reflects where we’ve come from.
CanAsian Dance is situated in Tkaronto, a Mohawk word meaning “the place in the water where the trees are standing.” It is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and it continues to be the home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
This land is under the Dish with One Spoon covenant, an agreement between the Anishinaabeg and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This land is a dish to be shared and cared for and we all share one spoon; the spoon is to be used to take only what is needed and to leave enough for others, thus ensuring a viable and abundant future. We recognize the enduring resilience of Indigenous peoples and we acknowledge that we are accountable to these relationships and these agreements.
We carry these values of responsibility in sharing and caring in abundance with consideration of not only ourselves but of our communities that we share together.
