Sangpuy (桑布伊): Profile of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Musician

My latest translation for Taiwan Panorama (台灣光華), a bilingual monthly:

A member of Taitung’s Pinuyumayan (台東卑南族) community, Sangpuy Katatepan (桑布伊) has been deeply attracted to the ancient melodies of his tribe since childhood. He composes the lyrics for each song on his albums in the Aboriginal language of his people. This love for the land is channeled by a robust yet gentle voice that not only moves the Taiwanese, but also transcends the language barrier . . .

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