Ann
Ann performing at the Southern Taiwan University of Technology graduation concert in 2013
Born
白安嚴

(1991-09-27) 27 September 1991
Taipei, Taiwan
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2012–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese白安
Simplified Chinese白安
Musical career
OriginTaiwan
GenresMandopop, Indie rock, Folk
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
LabelsB'in Music

Ann (Chinese: 白安; pinyin: Bái ān; born 27 September 1991) is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter. She released her debut album, Catcher in the Rye, in 2012. She has been publishing her songs on the internet since 2008 and was later discovered and signed by B'in Music, a major record label in Taiwan. Her family is from Manchuria.

Biography

Ann was born in Taipei, Taiwan and started learning musical instruments, including guitar and keyboard instruments, while attending Muzha Elementary School in Taipei. She also joined the school's choir. At 13, she became interested in the creation of music, and she began publishing musical works on the online platform Streetvoice at the age of 16. In 2008, she performed at the Simple Life Festival[1] and was discovered by musical artist Jonathan Lee, who was serving as a panel judge at the event.[2] In 2012, she released her first album Catcher in the Rye to a positive reception within the Chinese-language music sphere, with Jacky Cheung and Alan Tam publicly praising her for the uniqueness of her voice and for her creative talent.[3][4][5] In 2013, she was nominated for the Best New Artist category in the 24th Golden Melody Awards for this album. On December 14, 2018, Ann released her third album 1990s after a gap of 4 years.[6] In October 2019, Ann released an extended play recording entitled 44 Days.

Discography

  • The Catcher in the Rye (麥田捕手), released 21 December 2012
  • What's Next? (接下來是什麼), released 5 September 2014
  • 1990s , released 14 December 2018
  • 44 Days (EP) (44天), released 29 October 2019
  • All About You (没有人写歌给你过吧), released 31 August 2022

References

  1. ↑ "創作才女白安 掀起華語樂壇寧靜革命-相信音樂官方網站". Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "「最薄紙片女」末日獻聲！　34公斤白安薄紗展「輕」功". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "专访白安：创作获张学友称赞 不介意被网友调侃". Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  4. ↑ "自由時報：白安MP接力唱 我相信吸3萬人". Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  5. ↑ 獨特嗓音擄獲張學友　白安欣喜若狂難淡定 Archived 2013-01-30 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ 【特企】「畫一隻雞」的她回歸 白安攜《1990s》12／14發行 台灣蘋果日報 2018/11/28


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