Madal (Personal)

Madal: Amis Cultural Creator & Musician
Madal is an Amis singer-songwriter and radio host from the Tamann community in Taitung. As a PhD candidate at National Taiwan University’s Graduate Institute of Musicology, he bridges traditional Indigenous wisdom with modern artistry.
For over 20 years, Madal has dedicated himself to collecting and performing ancestral chants (Radiw). In May 2025, he released his debut album, Malemeday (The Blessed One), which blends field-recorded tribal melodies with contemporary sounds. His work explores themes of cultural identity and healing, ensuring that the ancient voices of the Amis people continue to thrive in the modern era.