Toronto producer Ché on defying labels in music and identity

Steve Chabala, who performs under the name Ché, is a Toronto-based producer, singer-songwriter and musician. He discusses his songwriting process and how queer folks are reclaiming pop music.

Listen to songs by Ché here, plus more tracks from other Xtra featured artists like Sydanie, Witch Prophet, Cartel Madras and more.

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