A 15-Year-Old Thrives in Perfectly Executing Multilingual Songs
Numerous individuals dedicate their entire lives to achieving proficiency in a second or even a third language. For young vocalist [Taiyo Marchand](https://www.instagram.com/taiyomarchand), this ability has not only come effortlessly but he also excels as a performer in numerous other tongues. Taiyo has gained acclaim for his global covers, where he performs each line of a song in a distinct language, enabling listeners to connect with a song that wasn’t originally in their native language.
Hailing from Australia, Taiyo is fluent in three languages—thanks to his upbringing in a diverse home with a French father and a Japanese mother. Moreover, this linguistic knowledge has provided him the assurance to experiment with languages he isn’t fluent in. One such language is Portuguese, which he has woven into his multilingual covers—and it has even motivated him to take on “[The Girl from Ipanema](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKIYNCmjtJw).”
Taiyo’s passion for music traces back to his early years. “I began making music before I turned 1 year old… using chopsticks on kitchen bowls,” he shares in his biography on [Triple J](https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/taiyo/), an Australian public radio station. In addition to becoming an online sensation, he has been busking at Sydney’s Manly and Circular Quay since the age of 6. “For my 10th birthday, I received a keyboard. I was thrilled! I self-taught myself to play through YouTube tutorials, and six months later I started bringing my keyboard to my busking gigs. For some reason, I began to sing…. And I’ve never ceased.” At the age of 11, he launched a self-composed album entitled *Give it a Shot*.
Now at 15 years, Taiyo’s skills have captivated new audiences. He was a semifinalist in the French rendition of *The Voice Kids*. He has also garnered a substantial global following because of his covers. Despite the widespread attention, he remains grounded; accepting cover requests and recognizing how emotional it can be for someone to listen to a song they’ve cherished for a long time in a language they *do* know. “When the opportunity arises, I respond to people in their native language… It’s merely a means to help them feel connected,” Taiyo mentioned to musical instrument producer [Roland](https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/taiyo-marchand-interview).
To keep up with the singer, be sure to follow [Taiyo Marchand on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/taiyomarchand), and explore both his covers and original tracks on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@taiyomarchand). If you’d like him to give a song a multilingual twist, don’t forget to request it in his comments.
## Young vocalist Taiyo Marchand has gained acclaim for his global covers, performing each line of a song in a unique language.
## Taiyo, an Australian native, is fluent in three languages—thanks to his upbringing in a multicultural environment with a French father and a Japanese mother. He also bravely ventures into new languages, like Portuguese.
## He eagerly accepts cover requests and values how touching it can be for someone to experience a song they’ve known and cherished for a long time in a language they understand.
**Taiyo Marchand: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/taiyomarchand/) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@taiyomarchand)**
#### *Sources: [#2 Taiyo Marchand: Trilingual Australian busker winning hearts in France](https://www.sbs.com.au/language/japanese/en/podcast-episode/aussie-teen-busker-taiyo-marchand-winning-hearts-in-france/tm90rmymk); [Taiyo Marchand profile on Unearthed at Triple J](https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/taiyo/); [Listening to Your Heart](https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/taiyo-marchand-interview)*
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