Musicians

Pilgrimage on the Buddha's land: Go, witness... and feel

On the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon, our journey began from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, with our first destination being Bodh Gaya. We flew through two international airports, Kolkata and then Gaya – the capital of the land of Buddha (India).

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Nghi Tam: Who remembers, who forgets?

Nghi Tam: Who remembers, who forgets?

Nghi Tam is originally a land near Ho Tay Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was established as Nghi Tam village in the year 1138, during the reign of King Ly Than Tong, under the name “Tâm Tang Camp.” According to folklore, Princess Tu Hoa, the daughter of King Ly Than Tong, requested her father to establish a mulberry plantation to raise silkworms there, hence the name “Tam Tang Camp” (Camp of Mulberry and Silkworms).

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Vietnamese Opera - embracing the artistic values of the world

Vietnamese Opera - embracing the artistic values of the world

When composing Vietnamese opera pieces, Vietnamese musicians have absorbed the main principles of classical European opera. From the structure of the performance to the construction of musical forms, including vocal and instrumental music, all follow the regulations, requirements, and techniques of Western classical opera as artistic values in the structure.

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Vietnamese Opera - Inheriting from Folk Art

Vietnamese Opera - Inheriting from Folk Art

The history of Vietnamese music has had a process of interaction, exchange, and development with the music of ethnic groups around the world. This process has made Vietnamese music increasingly rich and diverse over time

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Singer Thao Trang "Son, I love you"

Singer Thao Trang "Son, I love you"

“Ky da hoa- Iguana” is symbol of Thao Trang. The animal can change its color in transformation with outstanding talents. In Mascot Ky Da Hoa, the mysterious singer made her audience “good bumps” with her songs and her powerful voce.

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From "the Proud Melodies" of the old time

From "the Proud Melodies" of the old time

Kha – as “a living dictionary of Vietnam’s music’- has had no small contribution: he remember every details of the songs and have good analysis on their values. Each program broadcast is a slice of music history: a painting depicting culture and society of the time with full of emotions.

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Musician Nguyen Hoa: Compositions from the harmonyof the soul

Musician Nguyen Hoa: Compositions from the harmonyof the soul

Musician Nguyen Hoa was born and raised beside the sea in Tuyet Diem village (Quang Ngai). His childhood was linked with the sound of sea waves, green casuarina trees and endless sandy beaches. Although living in a poor rural area with a difficult childhood, those were the most beautiful days of Nguyen Hoa’s life that even after twenty years, his heart still hasn’t stopped feeling eager to remember. The homeland is one of the important materials in his musical works now and in the future...

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There will be worthy works about Quang Ngai

There will be worthy works about Quang Ngai

(VLR) Nguyen Quang Long has been a no strange name for those who love traditional art in general and love xam singing in particular. In the past 20 years, he and his coworkers have has attempts to recover and bring xam singing to public again.

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Music is the meaning of life

Music is the meaning of life

(VLR) Meeting the musician Do Hong Quan, one will always see him busy with numbers of works. He evidently is a busy person and dedicated to his work. But one undeniable thing, hidden behind that busy person, is his sensitive and romantic soul, an inspirationally musical soul. It seems that music has been flowing in the veins of the musician who has been attached to music for all his life while having many other responsibilities.

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