Indigenous Voices Across Borders: Golden Melody Award-Winning Singer Usay Kawlu to Shine in Delhi

Supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, the “2025 Taiwan Indigenous Music Night” will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 8:30 PM at The Piano Man Jazz Club, one of Delhi’s most renowned music venues. The event will feature Usay Kawlu, winner of the 35th Golden Melody Award for Best Indigenous Language Singer, alongside internationally acclaimed musician Musa. Together, they will present a powerful performance that blends tradition and modernity, offering Indian audiences a fresh experience of the strength and beauty of Taiwan’s Indigenous music.

Usay Kawlu, an Amis singer from Hualien, is one of the leading figures in contemporary Taiwanese Indigenous music. Known for her powerful and emotive voice, profound interpretation of songs in her native language, and passion for cultural preservation, she has been widely praised as a rare all-round Indigenous talent. Drawing inspiration from her hometown, her works skillfully fuse traditional and popular elements. With her striking stage presence and a voice that is both warm and ethereal yet full of explosive power, she was honored with the Best Indigenous Language Singer Award at the 35th Golden Melody Awards in 2024, further establishing her as an important voice in Taiwan’s Indigenous music scene.

Sharing the stage with her will be Musa, who won the Golden Indie Music Award for Best Jazz Single in 2018 with Dreamer’s Blues. He has also been nominated multiple times for both the Golden Melody Awards and the Golden Indie Music Awards, including for Best Composer, Album, and Producer. Having performed extensively across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Musa is celebrated for his ability to blend jazz, Latin, and pop elements, creating a richly diverse cross-cultural style.

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India stated that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of reciprocal representative offices between Taiwan and India. Hosting this Indigenous music feast from Taiwan at Delhi’s most professional and iconic music venue not only highlights the unique charm of Taiwan’s Indigenous culture but also aims to deepen Taiwan–India cultural exchange, allowing more Indian audiences to experience Taiwan’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape.