[2026] Taiwanese singers: introducing popular artists from young talents to veterans [C-POP]
Asian music—particularly Mandopop—has been growing more and more popular every year.
A lot of great music is coming out of Taiwan, too.
You’ll find plenty of tracks with a city-pop vibe and songs featuring standout vocals.
In this article, I’ll be introducing Taiwanese artists like these!
From veteran singers to must-watch up-and-coming acts, we’ll cover a wide range.
Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards—the country’s equivalent of the Grammys—are a lot of fun, and you might even discover artists who already feel familiar to Japanese listeners.
Let’s enjoy Taiwanese music together!
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[2026] Taiwanese singers: Introducing popular artists from rookies to veterans [C-POP] (71–80)
Invisible WingsChō Shōkan (Anjera Chan)
Angela Chang is a Taiwanese artist whose piercing, powerful vocals are all the more captivating coming from her petite frame.
While rooted in Mandopop, her music carries an international sensibility likely shaped by her life in Canada.
2004年にアルバム『Over the Rainbow』でデビューし、同年の『Aurora』や2006年の名作『Pandora』に収録された「隠形的翅膀（Invisible Wings）」などの楽曲で、アジアの音楽シーンに不朽の足跡を残しました。
She has been repeatedly nominated for the Golden Melody Awards, including Best Female Vocalist.
After overcoming a difficult period, her voice shone even brighter from around 2012, giving courage and energy to many.
If you’re looking for clear, powerful vocals or C-pop that truly resonates, Angela Chang is an artist you should definitely explore.
Today You’re Going to Marry Me (feat. Jolin Tsai)Tao Zhe (Deivu’iddo Tao)
David Tao, born in Hong Kong and based in Taiwan, is a singer-songwriter who skillfully blends R&B with elements of rock, pop, and even traditional Chinese music.
Since his debut in 1997, his diverse musical style has been highly acclaimed across Asia.
His signature song, “Marry Me Today,” won Song of the Year at the Golden Melody Awards in 2007, and his landmark album “69 Mehta” earned him Best Mandarin Male Singer.
He is a multi-talented artist who handles everything from songwriting and composing to production, and his singing voice is simply wonderful.
He’s highly recommended for anyone seeking rich, genre-defying musical expression.
You Walk Toward Me (with 9m88)Banensen
Ma Nien-Hsien is a musician who stands out brilliantly in Taiwan’s indie scene.
Based in Taipei, his music—often described as city pop or psychedelic AOR—boasts an irresistible urban sophistication.
Its mellow, dreamlike soundscapes have a buoyant comfort, as if lifting listeners gently away from reality.
Active since the 2010s, his body of work absorbs diverse musical elements from the West and Japan, establishing a uniquely his own sonic world that’s tropical yet somehow nostalgic.
He consistently draws keen attention from critics and actively engages with Japanese artists.
Cherishing the mood inherent in sound and the unspoken emotions it carries, his music seems especially suited to those who want to step away from the everyday and sink into a slower, more relaxed sense of time.
[2026] Taiwanese singers: Introducing popular artists from young talents to veterans [C-POP] (81–90)
Turn Left, Turn RightHikari Ryo
In Taiwan, Guangliang (Michael Wong) is popularly known as the “Prince of Love Songs,” written as 情歌王子.
This is the theme song for the TV drama adaptation of the famous Taiwanese story Turn Left, Turn Right, which was also made into a film starring Takeshi Kaneshiro.
The song delivers a gentle yet powerful message to a loved one: “No matter the hardships, I will overcome them and surely reach the place where you are waiting.”
I love you four timesJo Wakusen
In the 1990s, with her adorable looks and innocent, carefree personality, Vivian became a beloved presence in Japanese households, and she has since risen to prominence as one of Taiwan’s leading actresses and singers.
She has covered many J-pop songs, and this track is a cover of Nokko’s “Ningyo” (“Mermaid”).
The ethereal tone of the song and Vivian’s vocals are a perfect match.
Torn to piecesLin Yu-chun
He is a male singer from Taiwan, known for catchphrases like “Singing Angel” and “Miracle Tearful Voice,” and sometimes called the Taiwanese Susan Boyle.
As a countertenor, he became very famous in Japan after appearing on variety shows.
His remarkably soaring high notes have moved many people around the world.
A grateful heartŌyō Fifi
Ouyang Fei Fei, famous in Japan for numerous hits like “Love Is Over,” is a Taiwanese-born singer.
She debuted in 1971 with “Ame no Midosuji,” and the following year, in 1972, became the first foreign artist to appear on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Her emotionally rich and powerful vocals are captivating.
She has continued to be active in recent years across Taiwan and other Asian countries, including by covering many kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs).
Like professional baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, she has received Taiwan’s National Honor Award, and she stands alongside Teresa Teng as one of Asia’s premier divas.
