Canadian pianist Steve Barakatt has spent nearly three decades harmonizing East and West through his music, crafting melodies that transcend borders. Since first collaborating with Hong Kong pop legend Leon Lai Ming in 1995, the composer has become a cultural ambassador – most recently capturing Beijing’s imperial grandeur in his piano suite Riding Around the Forbidden City.
📱 In our AI-driven era, Barakatt tells Ali & Friends that technology’s rise makes human connection more vital than ever: "While robots handle logistics, we should cultivate heart-to-heart bonds," he says, comparing music to a universal language that needs no translation.
🇨🇳 From writing chart-topping Mandopop hits to performing across the Chinese mainland, the artist proves creativity knows no boundaries. His latest project? A cross-strait musical initiative connecting young composers in Beijing and Taipei through shared playlists. 🎶
As Barakatt puts it: "When fingers touch ivory keys, we’re all citizens of the same rhythm."
