Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Deserts Chang

Deserts Chang , also known as Zhang Xuan or Chang Xuan, is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter. She is considered to be one of the leading alternative musicians in the industry.

Biography


Deserts Chang was born as Chiao An-p'u on May 30, 1981 to an upper class family. Her father, Chiao Jen-ho , is a former secretary-general of the Straits Exchange Foundation. However, Chang has been quoted by the media as saying that she does not want to ride on the success of her father. Her stage name ''Deserts'' represents something "mysterious and suggests something hanging in limbo," a representation of her personality.

Since the age of 19, Chang has written over 100 songs, some of which were released in her debut album ''My Life Will...''

Career


Chang of because she "couldn't stand the conservative restrictions." Mango Runs was featured in the 2004 ''Ocean Fever'' , which followed the stories of several acts at the Ho-Hai-Yan Festival.

Chang's debut album ''My Life Will...'' was released on June 9, 2006 under the record label Sony BMG. Although many of her fans since prior to her signing had objected to the recording deal, Chang promised that her style of music will not change. It was previously considered unthinkable for a high-profile Chinese language music awards show to nominate in its major categories.

The singer's growing popularity in both Taiwan and mainland China also grew. At the 7th Chinese Music Media Awards in Hong Kong, Chang received the award for ''Best New Mandarin Artist''.

She released her second album ''Oh, dear. dear. I haven't.'' on July 20, 2007.

Musical style


Using a guitar as her primary instrument, Chang is known for her coffeehouse music. She is generally considered an artist despite having signed with recording giant Sony BMG.

Chang's most downloaded song ''Baby'' was written after she turned 13 following a fight with her mother. However, the full song was not realized until later when she had learned how to play a musical instrument.
* ''My Life Will...'' — June 9, 2006
* ''Oh, dear. dear. I haven't.'' 親愛的…我還不知道 — July 20, 2007

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