Deserts Chang | |
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張懸 | |
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| Born | Chiao An-p'u (焦安溥) 30 May 1981 |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2001–2015 (Deserts Chang)
2015–present (Anpu) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Indie pop, alternative |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Labels | Sony BMG (2006–2012) |
| Website | www |
Deserts Chang (Chinese: 張懸; pinyin: Zhāng Xuán; born 30 May 1981) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter.[1][2]
The widely recognized name "張懸(Deserts Chang)" was originally a pen name used during high school when she began writing poetry and submitting it to newspaper supplements. After her "To Ebb" concert in Kaohsiung in 2015, she decided to retire the persona of Deserts Chang and took a hiatus from the music industry. She has since continued her artistic pursuits under her given name, "安溥(Anpu)".
Anpu's lyrics are highly poetic, enduring, and often lead listeners into deep contemplation. She frequently expresses social concern and criticism in her work. In 2013, she won the Best Lyricist at the 24th Golden Melody Awards with her song "玫瑰色的你" (Rose-Colored You). After returning to the music scene under her given name, she won the Song of the Year at the 34th Golden Melody Awards in 2023 with the song "最好的時光" (a flash and how it lasts) , marking a decade-long interval between her two awards.
- ^ China Daily It's a packed hall for Zhang Xuan – once again 8 October 2010
- ^ Time Out Deserts Xuan 2013 Taiwanese indie folk singer-songwriter Deserts Xuan (Zhang Xuan) takes her heartfelt and earnest sounds to local audiences.