2024 European Tour
In 2024, Sauljaljui, the extraordinary Paiwan indigenous vocalist from Taiwan, will enchant Europe with her culturally resonant melodies accompanied by the traditional Yueqin instrument.
After captivating audiences at prestigious international festivals such as the 2023 ACC World Music Festival with a co-production alongside Hey-String (S.KR), and the 'Korea-Taiwan Music Flight' at the 2024 Tallinn Music Week, she is set to embark on her inaugural European tour starting in mid-July.
Her tour will span four countries, from Colours of Ostrava in the Czech Republic to Taiwan Verein in Deutschland e.V. in Germany, followed by WOMAD UK, and culminating at the Sfinks Mixed in Belgium.
On July 3rd, she released two new EP songs, poised to introduce her music to European audiences. Let's accompany Sauljaljui on her captivating global journey!
Latest EP
'Sapuy' and 'Anun Bala'
Since her last album 'Insides Revealed' released five years ago, Sauljaljui has gathered profound energy, channeling her love for her homeland and hometown into melodies.
Both songs are created in the indigenous language. The first, "Sapuy" (meaning 'torch'), was inspired by a firefly in her hometown of Kapanan. It conveys the message that everyone can lift the torch of our souls to illuminate others and support each other.
The second EP, "Anunbala" (meaning 'How are you' in Malay), features Malaysian Sarawak artist Alena Murang. Both artists hail from regions bound by rivers and share numerous Austronesian languages. They aspire for our spirits to flow like the river, ceaselessly toward the sea.
Music Video
masi sicuayan
(Like It Used to Be)
cemavulid
(Battle Song)
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Album
'Insides Revealed'
Inside the tribal female warrior, she is a stage singer-songwriter. Outside, she embodies the power and beauty of traditional melodies inside, while exuding the unrestrained and swinging vibe of pop music outside. She navigates through a unique blend of genres, including pop, Latin, reggae, folk, and rhythm blues.
This album has been nominated for the Best Pop Album Award, the Best Indigenous Language Album Award, and the Best Indigenous Language Singer Award at the 31st Golden Melody Awards.
Profile
Sauljaljui, an indigenous vocalist and songwriter from Taiwan, is renowned for her heartfelt renditions of traditional Paiwan indigenous melodies and Hengchun folk songs.
Hailing from the southernmost region, her rich musical tapestry has established her as an iconic indigenous vocalist. Accompanied by the ancient instrument Yueqin, also known as the Moon Lute, Sauljaljui infuses these traditional tunes with elements of world music, crafting a distinctive and diverse style characterized by her infectious and resonant vocals.
Both of Sauljaljui's albums have earned nominations at the prestigious Golden Melody Awards, solidifying her reputation as a skilled singer and musician. Her dedication to showcasing cultural heritage through music has garnered recognition both domestically and internationally. Guided by the philosophy of 'Finding A Way Home Through Music,' she continues to share her cultural spirit with the world.
In addition to collaborations with renowned international artists like Deep Forest and Daniel Ho, Sauljaljui has graced stages at notable music festivals including the Rainforest World Music Festival, Global Toronto, ACC World Music Festival, World Music Festival @Taiwan, and Tallinn Music Week.
Building on years of outstanding performances, Sauljaljui is poised to embark on her inaugural European tour in the summer of 2024. She is scheduled to perform at four prestigious music festivals: Colours of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Globaltica in Poland, WOMAD in the United Kingdom, and Sfinks Mixed in Belgium.
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