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Makav’s GMA Win Highlights Renaissance in Taiwanese Indigenous Music


Makav's win at the Golden Melody Awards highlights a renaissance in Taiwan's multi-stranded Indigenous music.

ABAO, founder of NANGUAQ, a Taiwanese Indigenous label, highlighted how contemporary artists are integrating diverse music genres. While some Taiwanese Indigenous artists explore themes of revitalization of cultural heritage and ecological advocacy, others choose to remain apolitical in their music. The uniqueness of Taiwan’s indigenous music stems from nurturing many different ethnic groups and languages on a small island,” said Kivi, a musician from NANGUAQ.

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