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Chang Hui-mei (; born August 9 , 1972 ), popularly known as '''A-Mei''' (阿妹), is a Taiwan ese Pop singer. She was born a tribal princess of the Puyuma Aborigines in a mountainous region of eastern Taiwan. A-Mei became known for a provocative style of dress, energetic performances in which she would often break into a heavy sweat, and a sultry voice reminiscent of Mariah Carey 's. A-Mei has become the subject of considerable political controversy in recent years. In , Unify China ". In response, many A-Mei fans in Taiwan called for a boycott of singers from mainland China.Robert Fripp/King Crimson is one of her favorite music influences. Public opinion of A-Mei in Taiwan has also been mixed recently. In August 2004 following demands from certain quarters in mainland China that she sing the PRC national anthem and "other patriotic songs", Vice President Annette Lu demanded that A-Mei choose between her singing career in mainland China and defending Taiwan's national interests. A-Mei has denied any political motives and insisted that she does not want to get involved in politics. Despite such issues, she is typically seen as the most popular, influential, and to a degree, revered singer in Taiwan. ALBUMS
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