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Topic: The Development of Macao Pop Music – Is There a Lack of Talent in Macao?
Soler, two brothers with one guitar. Born in Macao, their artistic careers sprouted in Italy, transitioned through Macao, flourished in Hong Kong, deepened in Taiwan, and continue to give voice to the Chinese community in Malaysia—spanning fifteen years. Their journey has had its ups and downs, but their creativity has never ceased. What drives this tireless spirit? They would say it's for the music. Having developed their careers across Asia, Soler has not forgotten Macao. At the invitation of Fantasia 10 Creative Zone, they return to Macao Polytechnic University to discuss the development of pop music and reflect on their years in Macao.
Soler are Macao musicians. Jun Kung is a Macao musician. Siufay is a Macao musician. Pang Weng Son is a Macao musician. Ni Lik is a Macao musician. They have all gone to develop in Hong Kong. Why?
With the development of Macao's cultural and creative industries, "Macao Original" is receiving increasing attention. Among the vast artistic fields, pop music is the quickest medium to reflect current social conditions and the most accessible approach. However, when mentioning Macao pop music, many are left puzzled. Some even question if there is so-called local music in Macao. Of course, we cannot overlook the various scales of Macao original music competitions organized by television media and civil groups, which promote music creation, nor the numerous singing contests that cultivate vocal talent. Macao's original music scene is gradually becoming livelier, with the emergence of local artist agencies, recording studios, and rehearsal spaces of all sizes. Yet, it seems it has not been widely celebrated or accepted. So, is it that Macao lacks talent, or that Macao lacks an audience? Or are there even more issues that turn down the volume on original music, pushing musicians one by one to neighboring regions?
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