(來篇英文版) http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201101120046 Taiwanese bands to perform at MIDEM in Cannes Taipei, Jan. 12 (CNA) Taiwan's music will reach a wider audience in France when three indie bands representing Taiwan perform live at this year's Marche International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale (MIDEM) in Cannes later this month, Government Information Office (GIO) announced in Taipei Wednesday. Rock band "1976," indigenous singer/songwriter "Suming Rupi," and indie singer/composer "Deserts Chang" are scheduled to give a live concert at the MIDEM on Jan. 24, which is designated "Taiwan Night." Prior to their debut at the prominent music fair, the three acts will give a live performance in Nouveau Casino in Paris on Jan. 21, the GIO added. While 1976 and Deserts Chang will discover French musical scene for the first time, Suming Rupi said he is prepared to rock the French music fans with the traditional chanting and newly-written indigenous music. Suming, from the Amis tribe, was selected by the Tourism Bureau as Taiwan's music ambassador to France last year, and embarked on a month-long journey touring French cities of Paris, Nantes and Chambery. He told Central News Agency that French people are not familiar with Taiwan's music scene when he performed live there, and many tended to confuse Taiwan with Thailand. Therefore, he would put on the traditional Amis costumes, playing a few tunes of indigenous music to attract listeners' attention, and eventually lure French people to know more about himself and Taiwan. "I was very inspired by the diverse culture and music of France, and I can't wait for the upcoming French trip," he said. According to the GIO, 18 Taiwanese record companies will take part in the MIDEM 2011, the premier music trade fair, which will run from Jan. 22-26. GIO Minister Johnny Chi-chen Chiang said Taiwan has played a pivotal role in the development of popular Chinese music for the past 60 years, and that 80 percent of the music created or produced in the Chinese-speaking areas came from Taiwan. "But given the impact of online music download, the local music industry has to seek international collaboration and promotion, " he added. MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, since 1967. Bringing together musicians, businesspeople, cultural policy makers, and journalists from many countries, MIDEM provides a forum for business talks, discussing political and legal issues, and showcasing new artists, musical trends and music-related products. In spite of a large number of concerts, MIDEM considers itself primarily a marketplace where the artists present are those who either run an enterprise of their own, or have been invited to promote companies. (By Hermia Lin) ENDITEM/sc -- ┌▄▄▄▄▄▄ ▄▄ 歡迎參觀台灣樂團1976的專板 l976板 └██ █▄ ▄▄ ┐ 視聽劇場 > 臺灣希望群星館 > Ａ～Ｉ樂團區 n █▄▄▄ ▄▄▄│ 或按[S]鍵輸入L976 a ▄▄▄▄ ▄▄▄│ 壹球搖滾1976樂團 http://www.mod1976.com/ n ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄x --

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