Gia Fu

Gia Fu, a DJ/selector, and producer from Hong Kong, specializes in Latin music, particularly salsa and associated rhythms. Beyond DJing and music production, she researches how cultures, including her Chinese heritage and Latin influences, enrich one another. Growing up in a culturally vibrant environment, her upbringing fuels her passion for challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusion in the music industry. Leading the Canton Mambo 曼波 project (@cantonmambo), Gia Fu dedicates herself to bridging cultural divides, embracing diversity through research, cultural & dance events, and music. This initiative creates an all-inclusive space where diverse cultural elements harmonize, fostering unity through music. Her upcoming single, "Canton Mambo," blends her native Guzheng with salsa rhythms, introducing an exciting fusion sound for the genre. In the year 2021, Gia demonstrated her versatility by producing a captivating big-band Salsa album for the Grammy-nominated artist Angel Meléndez. This project involved collaboration with 30 musicians spanning various age groups, from their 20s to their 70s.