Songs of Our Ancestors
"Songs of Our Ancestors" demonstrates how Taiwan's Austronesian cultures and music will continue to thrive, no matter where the next destination may be.
25:00Reclaiming The Inner Self on the Journey to Heroism - Songs of Our Ancestors EP1
Si-Ji Village in Yilan has strong Atayal roots. Verchow returns to the place where his mother grew up in order to reunite with long lost relatives and fulfill a childhood dream. Hi
24:55DNA of the Valiant - Songs of Our Ancestors EP2
It’s time for Verchow to take a crash course on Atayal culture! Ipay Buyici, a Golden Melody Award-winning Atayal singer has arranged three special lessons at Si-Ji Elementary Scho
24:55Fearless Warrior - Songs of Our Ancestors EP3
Chalaw and Verchow are learning about Paiwan culture! Our featured musician, Kasiwa, is a Paiwan singer-songwriter and Golden Melody Award winner from Wen-Le Village in Pingtung, T
24:55Folk Tunes Reborn Ignite New Energy - Songs of Our Ancestors EP4
Time to try some Paiwan delicacies and other Austronesian foods! Early one morning, Kasiwa invites Chalaw and Verchow to taste his vuvu’s "cinavu" rice dumplings. They discuss the
24:55Visionary Valor - Songs of Our Ancestors EP5
Many Austronesian communities are from Taitung in eastern Taiwan! Verchow and Chalaw are headed to Bunun Tribal Leisure Farm to meet up with Kiwa, a Bunun musician he connected wit
24:55Honoring Heritage While Forging Forward - Songs of Our Ancestors EP6
Verchow, Chalaw, and Kiwa are celebrating their unique Austronesian heritage! After learning about the founding vision of the Bunun Tribal Leisure Farm, they decide to invite the v
24:55Austronesian Defenders of the Land - Songs of Our Ancestors EP7
The final stop on our journey through Austronesian culture is Makotaay village in Hualien. Chalaw takes Verchow to his hometown to visit Anu, a local Amis musician and Golden Melod
24:55A Call For Austronesian Cultural Dignity - Songs of Our Ancestors EP8
"Songs of Our Ancestors" demonstrates how Taiwan's Austronesian cultures and music will continue to thrive, no matter where the next destination may be. On the final day, despite t