The 2025 Golden Melody Awards, often dubbed “the Grammys of Asia,” returned to Taipei Arena with a celebration of excellence across the Mandarin music world. Among the most poignant moments of the night was the posthumous Jury Award presentation to beloved singer-songwriter Khalil Fong for his final album, “Dreamer.”
Fong, who died in February at the age of 41 due to an unspecified illness, will be remembered not just as a genre-bending artist but as a singular voice who shaped the contours of contemporary Mando-pop, R&B, and soul. Accepting the award on his behalf were members of the Khalil Fong Trust, who paid tribute to the late musician’s enduring
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