Made in Hong Kong
In Cantonese, there is the saying “local ginger isn’t spicy enough”, which refers to the way local talents are often overshadowed by people hired from overseas. A team of Hongkongers is working hard to prove that the new generation of local musicians is a force to be reckoned with on both the international and local stages.
Meet Ginger Muse, a homegrown music label and ensemble which solely promotes instrumental music composed or performed by local musicians. Formed in 2020 by harmonica player Leo Ho Cheuk-yin, who goes by CY Leo, and pianists Ka Jeng Wong and Joyce Cheung, the group has performed at some of the top cultural, a 14-piece ensemble performance arranged by Cheung at Freespace Jazz Fest last July; and , a concert where classical, jazz and iconic Canto-pop tunes were reinterpreted by the trio, alongside saxophone player Timothy Sun.
