Event Details
Sauljaljui is a celebrated vocalist and songwriter hailing from the Indigenous village of Kapanan in the Hengchun peninsula of Southern Taiwan. She is renowned for her emotive interpretations of ethnic Paiwan melodies, Hengchun traditionals, and global folk songs.
Sauljaljui's heartfelt and versatile approach to music-making showcases a profound connection to her native land and cultural identity. She explores deeply personal themes of nature, community, and the human spirit with her nuanced performance on the yueqin (moon lute) and fusion of Mauritian beats, contemporary jazz, and rock aesthetics. Her most recent album, VAIVAIK (2024) earned her two GIMA awards and Best Indigenous Album and Best Arrangement honors at the 2025 Golden Melody Awards. As a cultural ambassador who has drawn international attention for star turns at major music festivals, Sauljaljui continues to reshape how Indigenous Taiwanese music is heard and understood worldwide. This show marks her Lincoln Center debut.
Sauljaljui's heartfelt and versatile approach to music-making showcases a profound connection to her native land and cultural identity. She explores deeply personal themes of nature, community, and the human spirit with her nuanced performance on the yueqin (moon lute) and fusion of Mauritian beats, contemporary jazz, and rock aesthetics. Her most recent album, VAIVAIK (2024) earned her two GIMA awards and Best Indigenous Album and Best Arrangement honors at the 2025 Golden Melody Awards. As a cultural ambassador who has drawn international attention for star turns at major music festivals, Sauljaljui continues to reshape how Indigenous Taiwanese music is heard and understood worldwide. This show marks her Lincoln Center debut.
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Celebrate the Summer of Dance at Summer for the City with hundreds of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events for all. Centered on movement, contemporary artistry, and international voices, we invite you to experience the joy, creativity, and community that make our global city extraordinary!
From June 10—August 8, Lincoln Center welcomes you to find your place in this quintessential NYC summer destination—celebrating the city's cultural traditions, innovative spirit, and deep sense of community.
From June 10—August 8, Lincoln Center welcomes you to find your place in this quintessential NYC summer destination—celebrating the city's cultural traditions, innovative spirit, and deep sense of community.
Location
Lincoln Center
David Rubenstein Atrium
1887 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
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