Suming Nominated for 3 Golden Melody Awards, Curates Indigenous Exhibition
Amis singer-songwriter Suming has been nominated for three awards at the 37th Golden Melody Awards for his latest indigenous-language album. He has also taken on the role of curator for the '2026 Taitung Expo Indigenous Power Special Exhibition', for which he created a theme song blending hip-hop and indigenous languages, showcasing the confidence of Taitung's indigenous culture.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Hong Sujin, Taipei, 12th) Amis singer-songwriter Suming has been nominated for three major awards at this year's Golden Melody Awards. In addition to his role as a singer, he has also ventured into curation. On the 12th, he happily released a new single created for the exhibition he curated. The song has a 'chill' vibe, presenting a sound unique to the indigenous people of Taitung.
Suming, an Amis singer-songwriter from Taitung, has been nominated for three awards at the 37th Golden Melody Awards with his latest indigenous-language album 'Mikerid (Leading the Way)': 'Best Indigenous Language Album', 'Best Indigenous Language Singer', and 'Album of the Year'. Recently, he took on the role of curator for the '2026 Taitung Expo Indigenous Power Special Exhibition'. Through a press release, he stated that this is not his first time as a curator, but this exhibition is the most challenging thing he has ever done. 'Curation is a process of constantly receiving, digesting, and translating information,' he said.
To give this exhibition, centered on Taitung's indigenous culture, its own unique voice, Suming personally created the theme song 'You Have It'. Using the linguistic sensibility of Taitung's indigenous people, he crafted a relaxed and confident melody that directly echoes the exhibition's title, 'Wow! You Have It'—a powerful affirmative statement that serves as the core soul of the entire exhibition.
Suming stated that hip-hop is a musical language familiar across generations, and he wants to use it to highlight the confidence of indigenous culture. The lyrics combine Mandarin Chinese and indigenous language words, intentionally maintaining a 'Taitung chill' vibe. He explained that this sense of ease is the cultural foundation of Taitung's indigenous people. 'I hope the exhibition can truly touch people's hearts, not just be something they glance at and forget. I chose music as the core, using vinyl records, AI, and installation art to give traditional culture a chance to engage in a contemporary dialogue in new ways,' he said.
Suming not only created the theme song but also filmed an MV and promotional video for the exhibition. To prepare, he strictly controlled his diet and exercised to reduce his body fat percentage to below 20% and achieve a toned physique. Unexpectedly, during the shoot, an elder teased him, asking, 'Where did this young hunk come from?' which made Suming very shy. (Editor: Chen Renhua)
Suming, an Amis singer-songwriter from Taitung, has been nominated for three awards at the 37th Golden Melody Awards with his latest indigenous-language album 'Mikerid (Leading the Way)': 'Best Indigenous Language Album', 'Best Indigenous Language Singer', and 'Album of the Year'. Recently, he took on the role of curator for the '2026 Taitung Expo Indigenous Power Special Exhibition'. Through a press release, he stated that this is not his first time as a curator, but this exhibition is the most challenging thing he has ever done. 'Curation is a process of constantly receiving, digesting, and translating information,' he said.
To give this exhibition, centered on Taitung's indigenous culture, its own unique voice, Suming personally created the theme song 'You Have It'. Using the linguistic sensibility of Taitung's indigenous people, he crafted a relaxed and confident melody that directly echoes the exhibition's title, 'Wow! You Have It'—a powerful affirmative statement that serves as the core soul of the entire exhibition.
Suming stated that hip-hop is a musical language familiar across generations, and he wants to use it to highlight the confidence of indigenous culture. The lyrics combine Mandarin Chinese and indigenous language words, intentionally maintaining a 'Taitung chill' vibe. He explained that this sense of ease is the cultural foundation of Taitung's indigenous people. 'I hope the exhibition can truly touch people's hearts, not just be something they glance at and forget. I chose music as the core, using vinyl records, AI, and installation art to give traditional culture a chance to engage in a contemporary dialogue in new ways,' he said.
Suming not only created the theme song but also filmed an MV and promotional video for the exhibition. To prepare, he strictly controlled his diet and exercised to reduce his body fat percentage to below 20% and achieve a toned physique. Unexpectedly, during the shoot, an elder teased him, asking, 'Where did this young hunk come from?' which made Suming very shy. (Editor: Chen Renhua)
FAQ
Who is Suming?
An Amis singer-songwriter from Taitung, Taiwan, nominated for the Golden Melody Awards.
What is the '2026 Taitung Expo Indigenous Power Special Exhibition'?
An exhibition curated by Suming, focused on Taitung's indigenous culture.
What is the theme song 'You Have It' like?
A song blending hip-hop and indigenous languages, capturing the 'Taitung chill' vibe.