Taipei Broadcasting Station, as a public media platform focusing on sound in Taipei City, is dedicated to sharing and promoting Taipei. Its mission is to become a professional soundscape radio station for Taipei. To fulfill the station's purpose of "enriching the city's soundscape and shaping the image of the capital's radio station," this project aims to explore and collect Taipei's diverse auditory characteristics, narrate the city's rich natural and cultural charm, convey Taipei's urban imagery through sound, and celebrate the 140th anniversary of Taipei's founding.
Guoyue, refers to the music composed for Chinese musical instruments which is an extension of the Chinese traditional music. According to the musical instruments, Guoyue is also often called music for silk and bamboo, or “Sizhu”. This program is for all audiences who love music and stories, especially those who are interested in Chinese music (Guoyue), literature, art, and culture.
Can Music Be a Peacemaker and salvation?A Sonic Journey Through Resistance, Refuge, and RenewalThis program is intended for a global audience drawn to classical music, human stories, and the transformative power of sound. It resonates with listeners who are interested in how music can bear witness to conflict, offer refuge in times of crisis, and inspire renewal across cultures and generations.Whether seasoned classical music enthusiasts or curious newcomers, audiences will find in this sonic journey a deeply emotional and reflective experience that explores music’s role as a peacemaker and a source of salvation.The 2024 season builds on the 2023 series “Formosa Stories of 52 Music Messengers,” shifting focus to the past century of musical migration and cultural exchange in Taiwan. The series investigates: The lives and legacies of musicians, educators, and ethnomusicologists who came to Taiwan from abroad and shaped its musical identity The intertextuality between Eastern and Western music traditions The role of music in times of war, displacement, and social transformation The emotional and political power of music as a tool for peace, memory, and resistanceEach episode is crafted as a standalone documentary, using a mobile studio approach to conduct interviews in diverse environments. The program incorporates eyewitness accounts, primary sources, and rare archival materials, offering a layered and investigative narrative structure.
Guoyue, refers to the music composed for Chinese musical instruments which is an extension of the Chinese traditional music. According to the musical instruments, Guoyue is also often called music for silk and bamboo, or “Sizhu”. This program is for all audiences who love music and stories, especially those who are interested in Chinese music (Guoyue), literature, art, and culture.