Vivian Chow caught the spotlight in the mid-‘80s with her elegant and understated take on Cantopop. She has retained that light touch over the years, whether embellishing sparse piano arrangements or gracing duets with fellow Hong Kong artists like Christopher Wong and Shirley Kwan. A reluctant star, she has nonetheless influenced a generation of new performers with pop-inflected ballads and retro numbers that evoke the romance of a twirling ballroom. Chow has also found time for personal projects, voicing her spiritual faith through a passion for American gospel music.