Ember Swift rocking to the rhythm of her music

Canadian indie vocalist Ember Swift took over Pingtan International Performing Arts Center with her electrifying performance on Sunday night, June 4. Fondly called the Jazz Elf by the local press, Swift left the audience enchanted with some "pixie dust" and musical combustion sync with folk music and acoustic guitars, laced with a hint of genre and cultural play that screams "avant-garde."

Ember Swift and her band members answer a curtain call after the performance.

The Canadian musician now calls China home. Swift's love for China blossomed at a tender age. In her own words, "I've always been fascinated by the mysterious Eastern culture, and China is the perfect place to immerse and explore the different facets of it. Living here, I developed a unique perspective on Chinese culture and in turn, it inspired my music."

Fans pose with the Canadian "jazz elf" Ember Swift [Center] after the performance.

Swift was equally impressed with the island and its people. She described the island as a beautiful place with an enthusiastic audience, and she hopes to return to perform for Pingtan again and experience the island. In her words: I hope Pingtan welcomes us back again and we can make more friends.

Excited fans getting Swift’s autographed CD

At the core of Swift's praise for Pingtan International Performing Arts Center lies its unrivaled sound quality. "The sound effect is immaculate and they also have one of the best teams here. Everything is handled with professionalism. They deserve praise," Swift hailed.

The keyboardist, jazz and funk maven - Pradat Pierre

Ember Swift's performance in Pingtan exemplifies the power music holds - transcending cultural barriers and connecting people from different parts of the world. Music has a unifying power. It is the universal language that speaks to the core of our very being and an ode that echoes, bringing people and hearts together. Lastly, Swift also expressed great honor to be part of the celebration of different cultures and art.

Pingtan International Performing Arts Center is hosting a series of exciting events to celebrate its first anniversary this season. So mark down your calendars and anticipate more amazing performances from international musicians, theatre troupes, and artists this season on Pingtan International Tourism Island.

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