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The latest viral sensation is a group of foreign-born musicians performing in Taigi, also known as Taiwanese. Polish drummer Slawek and Canadian singer Brandon from Taipei are part of the group Adoga. Their song Back Here Again sounds even more local than if it were performed by musicians born and raised in Taiwan, earning them fans online. And it’s not their only Taigi song, either. The singer also performs the classic song Dancer, as well as Bold for my Love by A-Mei, using his own homemade notation to pronounce the words.

He doesn’t exactly look Taiwanese, but he’s singing his heart out in Taigi. Originally from Canada, Brandon is putting his all into this rendition of “Back Here Again.”

He’s skilled at conveying the melancholy of the lyrics, which made their group, Adoga, go viral online.

Slawek
Adoga drummer
He asked if I wanted to join his band. But I already had my own band, so I suggested he join mine. When we got together, he started singing in Taigi. I thought it was a great idea.

Other band members have come and gone, but Brandon and Slawek have stuck it through for 18 years. They’re also known for their cover of the classic song “Dancer.”

But they can’t just cater to the senior crowd. They have something for their younger fans, too. Launching into A-Mei’s “Bold for my Love” turns the atmosphere on its head.

Without prior exposure, it’s hard to learn Taigi. So Brandon made up his own notation, laboring over the details to master the pronunciation.

- This is my notation. What I’m writing is “Brandonese” so I can read it.

But to truly learn Taigi, it’s not enough to practice on your own. Every taxi ride is a chance for one-on-one practice.

- Hurry up, I’m hungry. I learned that in a taxi. And then I know they hurry up. You eaten? Have you eaten? I like that.

To leave an even stronger impression on their Taiwanese fans, the band also made their own custom vests emblazoned with their names.

Slawek
Adoga drummer
Other countries don’t have these vests. When people see it, they ask how we have it, where we got it. Did you make it yourselves?

Even though they weren’t born in Taiwan, they wanted to learn Taigi music out of love for their adopted home. Luckily for them, this labor of love has also forged new opportunities for their band.

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