KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — TaiwanPlus, a new global English-language video streaming platform, launches a 2022 TaiwanPlus Original Series titled ‘Road to Legacy’, a 10-episode docuseries detailing the journey to fame of 10 bands in Taiwan.
On Jan 17, TaiwanPlus holds the world premiere at Legacy Taipei, with the docuseries launched exclusively and free to stream worldwide via www.TaiwanPlus.com. on the same day.
Since its inception, “TaiwanPlus strives to provide a platform to showcase the diverse, creative culture that flourished under Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.
“Following the positive reception from the TaiwanPlus Film Festival, which was an online curation of 10 iconic Taiwanese films, the platform now seeks to Bring Taiwan to the World through the country’s dynamic indie music scene,” indicates TaiwanPlus CEO Joanne Tsai in a statement.
Produced by TaiwanPlus, ‘Road to Legacy’ is a co-production with Legacy Taipei, a live house institution in Taiwan that has hosted many renowned international and Taiwanese bands since 2009.
Executive Producer Tien Tsung Ma says: “Contemporary Taiwanese music ranges from electronic music, rock, folk to hip-hop, and this docuseries is a timely snapshot of Taiwan’s music scene.”
Shot over the course of 2.5 years, the docuseries unveils the truest side of these music artistes, sharing their personalities, philosophy, and vision.
Among the 10 bands featured, Tizzy Bac, ABAO and Namewee have garnered the most international presence. Tizzy Bac offers a unique style of indie rock by integrating jazz, alternative rock, and electronic elements while indigenous Taiwanese R&B artiste, ABAO, is hailed a symbol of culture and heritage. Malaysian artiste and musician, Namewee, is known for pop and hip-hop, having garnered a following in East and South-East Asia.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency