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A singer-songwriter from Taitung, Panai is named “the biggest voice in Taiwan.”
Although the artist has only published two solo albums throughout over 20 years since
first appearing on stage in the 90s, Panai is renowned as the most influential
contemporary indigenous singer since HU De-Fu.
As a singer, artist, and environmental activist, Panai has voiced her opinions through
music in many environmental debates and issues. Panai’s experience of wandering in
cities as a youngster, facing fear and anxiety on her own, and her process of identifying
as an indigenous member, has given her works the unique characters of deep
melancholy and sharp directness that speaks of loneliness and repeating self-doubt. Just
as her most well-known song Wandering, Panai’s simple but sophisticated voice has
become a channel for all those who are wandering on their own lands.
Panai means “ear of rice” in Amis language. Panai stated: “When paddies are ripe, they
no longer stand tall facing the sun, but naturally bend toward the ground. We, too,
should learn humility after gaining wisdom, humbly seeking to live in harmony with
nature, the land, and others.” Panai hopes that more people can collaborate in applying
wisdom and kindness in protecting this island, regardless of differences in ethnic
background.