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A-Mei
Becoming a defining Mandopop voice with Sisters, Bad Boy and Amit.
Sisters · Bad Boy
- Born
- 9 August 1972
- Birthplace
- Taitung, Taiwan
More people
A-Mei
A-Mei is a Taiwanese singer whose powerful voice and varied repertoire made her a major figure in Mandarin-language pop. She has also spoken up for Indigenous visibility and LGBT equality.
Early life
Puyuma roots
Grew up in a Puyuma community in eastern Taiwan, surrounded by music.
Moving to Taipei
Left home as a young adult and developed her singing through competitions and performances.
Career
- 1996
Recording debut
Released Sisters and quickly reached a large audience.
- 2000s
Established star
Expanded her recording and touring career across Mandarin-speaking markets.
- 2009 onward
Amit identity
Used her Indigenous name for a more rock-oriented strand of her music.
Selected work
Sisters
Her debut album introduced her to a mass audience.
Bad Boy
Built on that success with a major pop release.
Amit
Explored a heavier sound and won major Golden Melody recognition.
Beyond work
Equality advocacy
Supported LGBT rights and appeared alongside Taiwan’s Pride movement.
Humanitarian work
Helped raise funds for relief efforts and represented the 2009 Deaflympics.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Institutional source ↗Photo: User160802. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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