"A Latin Summer" Concert and Music Exchange Workshop
One July day from the coast of Dulan to Taidong City, the sparks from the clashing of world music and tribal music, lit up the summer sky.
Drum Master Lee Shou-Xin ( Singer A-mei’s personal drummer who is also known as the best on both sides of the Taiwan Strait) met Alliance’s Chairman, Mr. Yen at an event held by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. While visiting Taidong, Mr. Lee saw the artistic talents of Taidong aborigine people, however he was also aware of the lack of employment and growth opportunities for aborigine youth. In his interest to broaden aborigine youth’s vision for music, he organized a concert entitled “A Latin Summer” with joint sponsorship from the Taidong County government, Tie-Hua village, Mandarin Airline, and Alliance.
In July 2011, Mr. Lee formed the band “Drummer in Formosa” which included musicians from Taiwan, South America, and the United States. The diverse group showcased the best each culture has to offer. Two concerts were held in Dulan and Taidong City. Latin percussion music morphed into aboriginal music, with hints of African, Indian, and tribal beats. A new music style evolved; enriching, dynamic, and full of passion and energy.
After the two “ Latin Summer” concerts, Mr. Lee and the Drummer in Formosa group held a “Music Exchange Workshop” in Fu-Gang, Taidong. After the workshop they organized a performance to give students opportunities to perform on stage and build confidence.
Through this project, Mr. Lee brought his professional expertise and network of accomplished musicians to Taidong, providing real inspiration for Taidong’s aborigine youth. Young aborigine students were excited by this unique opportunity. A student remarked "The very professional performances left an unforgettable memory of passion and exhilaration."
In July 2011, Mr. Lee formed the band “Drummer in Formosa” which included musicians from Taiwan, South America, and the United States. The diverse group showcased the best each culture has to offer. Two concerts were held in Dulan and Taidong City. Latin percussion music morphed into aboriginal music, with hints of African, Indian, and tribal beats. A new music style evolved; enriching, dynamic, and full of passion and energy.
After the two “ Latin Summer” concerts, Mr. Lee and the Drummer in Formosa group held a “Music Exchange Workshop” in Fu-Gang, Taidong. After the workshop they organized a performance to give students opportunities to perform on stage and build confidence.
Through this project, Mr. Lee brought his professional expertise and network of accomplished musicians to Taidong, providing real inspiration for Taidong’s aborigine youth. Young aborigine students were excited by this unique opportunity. A student remarked "The very professional performances left an unforgettable memory of passion and exhilaration."
