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Contemporary indigenous music exhibition opens in southern Taiwan

The temporary exhibit, being held at Taitung National Museum of Prehistory opened Friday, Feb. 9

Taiwan News 
Date: 2018/02/11
By: Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A Contemporary Indigenous Music Exhibition opened at

(Image from Taitung National Museum of Prehistory)

Taitung’s National Museum of Prehistory on Friday, Feb. 9.

The exhibition is entitled “The Solace of Music: Shared Memories of Contemporary Taiwanese Indigenous Songs” and will run until March 8.

The exhibition provides a unique collection of musical records, posters and other items charting the development of indigenous music and musicians from the colonial period to the present day.

The exhibition is an excellent opportunity to learn about the recent historical experience of Taiwan’s indigenous communities through their music.    [FULL  STORY]

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