Taiwan Grooves

About Taiwan Grooves

Discover the rich and diverse world of music in Taiwan, and join me on a journey to explore the lives of musicians and their experiences that inspire the vibrant music scene here. Through this musical exploration, we can gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and the stories behind the notes.

Publisher

Fil Leskovsky,Rti

Category

government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Dec 2023

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

149 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   On Songs for Future Generations with Dorry Chien

   Hello, and thank you for joining us for the second part of our interview with the talented voice and creative artist, Dory, also known as Dodo. She is a member of the a cappella group The Wanted and a solo artist with a unique approach to music. In our first episode, we explored how Dory discovered her passion for music, learned harmonies from a young age, and became part of an internationally performing a cappella group. In this second episode, we will break down two of her songs and discuss the freedoms and limitations of pursuing a solo project compared to being in an a cappella group. Dory will also share some inspiring words for future artists. We hope you enjoy it! Dorry Chien is a Taiwanese a cappella vocalist, arranger, and creator known as a soprano and arranger for the vocal band 尋人啟事 The Wanted, as well as a solo creator sharing demos on platforms like StreetVoice and YouTube. For more info about Dorry and The Wanted, please visit: https://streetvoice.com/dorrychien/songs/ YouTube

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Going Beyond A Capella With Solo Project ft. Dorry Chien

   What happens when a singer, raised in choir music and opera, decides to forge her own path? In this episode, I'm joined by Dory, also known as Dodo, a member of the a cappella group The Wanted and a solo artist with a unique approach to music. In our first episode, we discussed how Dory discovered her passion for music, learned harmonies from a young age, and became part of an internationally performing a cappella group. Dory explains how The Wanted creates music using only their voices and why strong rhythm and teamwork are essential in a cappella. We will also explore her solo project, the source of inspiration, and the creative freedom she finds with loopers, vocoders, and layered harmonies. Dory shares personal stories behind her songs, touching on themes of illness, love, and hope for the future. So join us and find out what goes on behind the scenes in the world of a cappella and vocals. Dorry Chien is a Taiwanese a cappella vocalist, arranger, and creator known as a soprano and arranger for the vocal band 尋人啟事 The Wanted, as well as a solo creator sharing demos on platforms like StreetVoice and YouTube. For more info about Dorry and The Wanted, please visit: https://streetvoice.com/dorrychien/songs/ YouTube

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   On His Latest Album "My Words" with CJ MiT

   Hello and welcome back to getting to know CJ MiT! He is a singer-songwriter from Taiwan whose first album, *My Words*, was very successful. Today, we will continue from where we left off last week to explore why he chooses to write his songs primarily in Taiwanese and how he learned music production through YouTube. CJ will also share the equipment he used to record the album and his plans for upgrades. Additionally, we will discuss his new album ideas and break down some of his tracks. Enjoy! CJ will also discuss the significant improvements he made through singing lessons and the jobs he held while studying in North America. We’ll conclude by delving into his songwriting process, the essential elements that precede it, and begin discussing his first album. CJ MiT (謝金融) is a singer-songwriter and producer from Taichung, Taiwan. His self-produced debut album, “My Words” (《我說》), received four nominations at the 37th Golden Melody Awards in 2026, including Best New Artist, Best Taiwanese Male Singer, Best Taiwanese Album, and Album of the Year. He started playing piano at the age of eight and later studied in the United States on a scholarship, earning dual master’s degrees. A right-hand injury eventually led him to explore singing and pop music, shifting his focus away from classical performance. About two years ago, CJ left his teaching job in the U.S. to return to Taiwan. He taught himself arrangement and mixing through YouTube and began building his career by taking on small gigs and competing in competitions. “My Words” is a largely DIY album, recorded, arranged, and mixed at home with a production budget of under NT$30,000. It blends R&B, country, jazz, blues, musical theater, and orchestral elements into Taiwanese-language songs. The album is deeply personal, dealing with themes of staying with someone until the end, especially following the recent passing of his father. CJ has expressed that his biggest regret is that his father was unable to witness his Golden Melody nominations. The “MiT” in his stage name stands for “Made in Taiwan,” chosen to enhance searchability and to affirm his identity as a Taiwan-based artist. He describes his work as a way to transform his classical foundation into a personal musical language and expresses a desire to keep evolving stylistically with each new album. For more information about CJ, please visit: IG Apple Music Spotify

Who has been a guest on Taiwan Grooves

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brian
• John
• The Church of Loops
• FunkyMo
• Kumara the Cat

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

Contact Taiwan Grooves

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

Questions about Taiwan Grooves