Richard Craker on Trust, Uncertainty, and Producing Jolin Tsai's Award-Winning Albums
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Faye Bradley
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A conversation with British producer Richard Craker, founder of Karma Sounds Ltd., about producing Jolin Tsai's celebrated albums 'Ugly Beauty' and 'Pleasure.' Moderated by Kuang-ping Tso at the 2026 Golden Melody Festival in Taiwan, the discussion covers Craker's international career, his creative philosophy emphasizing trust and patience over technical skill, and the global future of Mandopop.
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· 1 pulledThe secret to Jolin Tsai's most celebrated albums, according to British producer Richard Craker, has less to do with technique than with trust – and a willingness to sit with uncertainty until the music finds its shape.
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