#64: Boston Taiwan Music Festival (Sept 9)

Taiwanese Diaspora 台灣人 Podcast

#64: Boston Taiwan Music Festival (Sept 9)

Interview with Alice and Tsung-Hao about the first annual Boston Taiwan Music Festival 波音旺來, happening this weekend on Sept 9!

Free outdoor concert with Taiwanese vibes

Sep 9th, 2023 3:30 — 7:00PM

90 Lincoln St., Newton, MA

3:30 pm DJ Justin

DJ Justin, the Taiwanese American young artist, is going to bring his remix of nostalgic Mando Pop and groovy beat.

4:00 pm Boston You & Me

"Boston You & Me," a celebrated Taiwanese band that has been active in the Greater Boston area for years, will electrify the audience with their rendition of catchy Mandarin pop tunes.

4:50 pm Jenny Fan

The festival's lineup is further enriched by the talents of Jenny Fan, a young artist recognized for her distinctive electronic rhythm and blues style. With an exceptional array of original compositions and adaptations of American pop hits, Jenny Fan's performance promises to be a highlight of the event.

5:30 pm JC Alula

A crescendo of genres awaits as JC Alula, a versatile musician hailing from Taipei, Taiwan, and Berklee College of Music alumna, takes to the stage. From jazz to Mandarin pop, rock, soul, Latin, and R&B, JC Alula's dynamic range will offer the audience a musical journey like no other. Her belief that "Music is a language to connect souls" underscores her commitment to forging connections through her performance.

6:20 pm Jay Chou Tribute

The festival's grand finale promises to be a resounding crescendo as musicians from the Berklee College of Music come together to present "Fantasy Wave (范特西浪潮)," Jay Chou (周杰倫) has been a phenomenon in Asia for decades. Performing a masterful series of adaptations of Jay Chou's classics will provide the Boston Taiwanese community with an unforgettable dose of cherished Mandarin hits.

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