Soulful piano-led ballads that bridge the gap between Vancouver and Beijing. Intimate, bilingual pop for rainy afternoons and reflective nights.
Wanting Qu creates a sound that feels like a bridge between two worlds. Her music is anchored by her classically-trained piano skills and a voice that carries a distinct, breathy weight. It is sophisticated adult contemporary pop that avoids over-production, favoring clean arrangements that let the melody breathe. The atmosphere is consistently intimate, often feeling like a private performance in a high-end lounge or a quiet studio.
What sets her apart is her natural bilingualism and the way she weaves Mandarin and English into a cohesive emotional narrative. Unlike many Mandopop stars who lean into high-drama balladry, Wanting's approach is more grounded and western-influenced, reflecting her time in Canada. Her songs often feature a 'liquid' quality where the piano and vocals flow together with a gentle, persistent momentum.
Start with 'Everything in the World' to hear her at her most iconic. It captures the specific crossroads of longing and sophistication that defined her rise to fame. It is the perfect soundtrack for moments of transition or quiet reflection.
Wanting Qu (Chinese: 曲婉婷; pinyin: Qū Wǎntíng; born October 10, 1984), known simply as Wanting, is a Chinese pianist and singer-songwriter who is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Shares contemporary r&b, chamber pop (subgenres); coffee shop, candlelit, rainy day (atmosphere)
Shares contemporary r&b, chamber pop (subgenres); coffee shop, rainy day, urban night (atmosphere)
Shares contemporary r&b, chamber pop (subgenres); studio polished, crisp clean (production style)

Shares contemporary r&b, chamber pop (subgenres); studio polished, analog warmth, minimalist (production style)
Shares contemporary r&b (subgenres); bittersweet, tender, sentimental (moods)
Shares coffee shop, rainy day, urban night (atmosphere); studio polished, analog warmth, crisp clean (production style)
Shares contemporary r&b (subgenres); coffee shop, rainy day, urban night (atmosphere)
Shares rainy day, urban night, coffee shop (atmosphere); contemporary r&b (subgenres)
Shares sentimental, cello, tender, candlelit (mood)
Shares piano, cello, tender, chamber pop (signature)
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →