Crossroads 2025: Taiwan Takes the Stage as Official Partner Country in Central Europe
Dear Music Lover,
How’s your week going? After the successful presentation of our curated program Taiwan Music Flight at Tallinn Music Week (Estonia) this April, Wind Music is thrilled to set another milestone! Next week, we head to the Czech Republic for Crossroads 2025, where Taiwan and Estonia will be featured as this year’s focus countries, alongside their long-standing partners Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
The 11th edition of Crossroads will be held in conjunction with the street art celebration Arts & Life Festival v ulicích, running from June 19 to 21. Over three vibrant days, the festival will animate the streets and public spaces of Ostrava with music and culture. A total of 15 top-tier acts—from global world music to jazz and alternative scenes—will take the stage, including this year’s UpBeat Award winner.
| Event Information:
❉ SHOWCASE
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Dates: June 19th (Thu.) to 21st (Sat.)
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Taiwanese Lineup:
Dungi Sapor x Taiwu Ballads Troupe / Musician’s House / WOOONTA
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Official Website: Showcase Program
❉ PANEL
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Date: June 20th (Fri.) 11:00 - 11:45
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Topic: Focused on Taiwan and Estonia
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Speakers: Peiti Huang (TW), Britt Randma (EE), Indrek Migur (EE), Juliana Volož (EE)
| Team Taiwan: Three Crossover Acts Ready to Shine in Ostrava!
🎶 Dungi Sapor × Taiwu Ballads Troupe – An Exclusive Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Following their successful collaboration at the 2024 World Music Festival @ Taiwan, Amis DJ Dungi Sapor reunites with the Paiwan vocal ensemble Taiwu Ballads Troupe. Together, they will bring to life the cultural richness of Taiwan—bridging tradition and modernity through ancient indigenous songs and contemporary electronic soundscapes.
🎵 Musicians’ House – Dynamic Fusion of East and West
Blending traditional Chinese instruments with pop, rock, and electronic music, Musicians’ House presents a bold and vibrant reinterpretation of ancient sounds. Their dynamic performances reimagine tradition for a new generation of global audiences.
🎶 WOOONTA – Intertwining Eastern Sounds in Artistic Dialogue
Featuring the expressive Erhu and the resonant Sitar, WOOONTA merges distinct musical heritages into a richly layered sonic landscape. Their music transcends genre and geography, offering a refined interplay of tone, contrast, and texture.
| Special Highlights: Artist Interviews on Headliner (CZ)
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Editorial Feature: Taiwu Ballads Troupe x Dungi Sapor
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Editorial Feature: WOOONTA
| Voices from the Artists
As the journey to the Czech Republic begins, the artists share their thoughts and hopes:
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Taiwu Ballads Troupe, who continue to pass on traditional songs by teaching local elementary school students in their village, said:
“When we return to the village, we share with the younger ones what we’ve seen in the world—and how the world sees us.”
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Musicians’ House added:
“We hope this performance is not just a showcase of music, but a space where different cultures can resonate with one another.”
Join us in witnessing the brilliance of Taiwanese music in Central Europe! Embark on a journey through the island’s rich soundscape—from deep-rooted traditions to bold expressions of modernity.