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Wavelength Ep299 - A Root (同根生)

A Root (同根生)

25-Jul-22 22:00

Wavelength Ep299 - A Root (同根生)

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. We continue our six-part collaboration with Taiwan Asean Music Action by having a chat with Taiwanese fusion ensemble A Root (同根生) to find out more about the band's foundational years, the making of their debut album "Rooty Mental", creating new sounds using Chinese instruments and more.

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Layton Wu - Miss You

Julia Wu (吳卓源) - 你是不是有點動心

The Chairs - 自說自話

A Root 同根生 -Turtle Island 龜山

A Root 同根生 Interview

A Root 同根生 - Princess Bubble 八寶公主

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In collaboration with Taiwan Asean Music Action (TAMA), an initiative by The Ministry of Culture of Taiwan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia. Head to www.taiwanaseanmusicaction.com for more information.

Produced by: Othniel Ting

Presented by: Othniel Ting


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Categories:  music

Tags:  asian music,  taiwan asean music action (tama),  taiwanese music,  my china roots, 


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