Cemelesai Pasasauv

Cemelesai Pasasauv

In 2024, Cemelesai Chemo officially stepped into the broadcasting scene, marking his debut as a radio personality! Hailing from the Tagaraus Mountains in the celestial realm, he is a Paiwan indigenous singer-songwriter.

Having been nominated twice for the Golden Melody Awards and Golden Indie Music Awards, Cemelesai Chemo also played a crucial role in the production of the album "Wandering," which clinched the top prize in the "World Music" category at the prestigious US Global Music Awards.

In his compositions, he weaves tales of Paiwan life, carefully untangling the threads of Paiwan culture. Using these as a foundation, he blends in elements of modern, pop, and urban styles. Through his music and vocals, he crafts songs brimming with creative passion and cultural depth, linking the land with life, history with the present, creating ripples that resonate and warm the hearts of every listener who pauses to listen.

With three solo albums under his belt – "True Circle ZEMIYAM" in 2016, "VANGAV Skylight" in 2018, and "TJAITEKU TUA QADAW Under the Sun" in 2023 – Cemelesai Chemo's voice is warm, substantial, and deeply moving. Valuing the ambiance and audience reactions during live performances, he consistently tailors his setlist and prepares thoroughly to adapt to any changes that may come his way.

He is the musical Rakac (warrior) Cemelesai Chemo, drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Kacalisian (Slope People) and infusing it with classical knowledge and contemporary styles.

Experience

In 2023, a brand-new electronic music collaboration emerged, featuring the innovative DJ Waven and the indigenous singer Cemelesai. The single, titled "TJAITEKU TUA QADAW Under the Sun," combines electronic beats with the Paiwan language, weaving together mythology, history, and daily life. This creation vividly showcases profound cultural elements in a vibrant contemporary expression among the Paiwan people.

 

In 2020, Cemelesai participated in the production and vocals of the compilation album "Wandering: Legendary Spirits of Dance," winning the World Music category at the 2021 Global Music Awards.

 

In 2019, the collaborative work "MISALA MAVOK/享食" by Cemelesai and Waven received honorable mention in the "2019 Tainan Literature Festival - Tainan Sing Era Original Music Competition."

 

Also in 2019, Cemelesai's album "VANGAV Skylight" earned nominations at the 30th Golden Melody Awards for "Best Indigenous Language Singer," "Best Indigenous Language Album," and "Album of the Year." Additionally, it received nominations at the 10th Golden Indie Music Awards for "Best Cross-Genre or World Music Single."

 

In 2018, Cemelesai released his second indigenous language album, "VANGAV Skylight."

 

In 2017, his album "True Circle ZEMIYAN" was nominated at the 28th Golden Melody Awards for "Best Indigenous Language Singer" and at the 8th Golden Indie Music Awards for "Best Folk Album."

 

Cemelesai's musical journey began in 2016 with the release of his debut indigenous language album, "True Circle ZEMIYAN."

 

In 2015, his composition "思念" won the championship at the Old Love New Love Classical Poetry Composition and Singing Contest.

 

In 2013, the theme song of the microfilm "禮納里 Rinari" earned a nomination for "Best Original Music" at the 2nd Pingtung Film Festival Golden Lute Awards.

 

Back in 2010, his single "瑪上回家" won the Silver Award at the Masenal senasena-i Original Music Competition.