Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/06/25
By: Christie Chen
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) Music veterans and newcomers on Saturday split the top awards at the 28th
Taiwan band No Party For Cao Dong
Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan’s biggest music awards event.
Taiwanese singer Sangpuy Katatepan (桑布伊), known for performing the ancient tunes of his indigenous Puyuma tribe, grabbed the night’s biggest award, Album of the Year, with his “Yaangad.”
He also won the awards for Best Vocalist–Aboriginal Language and Best Vocal Recording Album.
Veteran rock band Mayday (五月天), meanwhile, picked up the Best Album in Mandarin and Best Lyricist with its “History of Tomorrow.” [FULL STORY]
