Photo courtesy of CNA;Taiwan band No Party For Cao Dong
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) Music veterans and newcomers on Saturday split the top awards at the 28th Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan's biggest music awards event.
Taiwanese singer Sangpuy Katatepan, known for performing the ancient tunes of his indigenous Puyuma tribe, grabbed the night's biggest award, Album of the Year, with his "Yaangad."
He also won the awards for Best Vocalist--Aboriginal Language and Best Vocal Recording Album.
Veteran rock band Mayday, meanwhile, picked up the Best Album in Mandarin and Best Lyricist with its "History of Tomorrow."Newcomer No Party For Cao Dong, meanwhile, won Best Musical Group, Best New Artist and Song of the Year with its debut album "The Servile."
Considered a "dark horse" contestant this year, the band has been touted for the dynamic energy in their music. Its album "The Servile" has been said to reflect the voices of the frustrated young generation who suffer from low wages and a lack of opportunities.
Taiwan's Eve Ai, who has been dubbed as "Taiwan's Adele," nabbed the Best Female Vocalist--Mandarin for her album "Talk About Eve."
Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong took home the Best Male Vocalist--Mandarin award for his album "Journey to the West." It was the sixth time Fong has been nominated for the award, but it was the first time he walked away the winner.
The Special Contribution Award was awarded to 81-year-old Taiwanese singer Chi Lu-shyia and the late singer-songwriter Chang Yu-sheng.
