Tag: music
Recovery of court music sees steep road ahead
VietNamNet Bridge – A three-year-old UNESCO project to preserve nha nhac, or court music, has achieved stunning success but also continues to face several major difficulties. History reborn: A nha nhac performance at a workshop in Hue to portray the results of a three-year-old UNESCO project to preserve the almost-extinct court music.Ho Minh Tuan, a culture... Read more
Vo Thien Thanh’s fashion and music
VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time, an album with music for the catwalk and a jazz album produced with hi-end technology will come to the local music market. Musician Vo Thien ThanhVietNamNet Bridge – For the first time, an album with music for the catwalk and a jazz album produced with hi-end technology will come to the local music market. Musician... Read more
Music stars at Singer’s Day 2008
VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 200 singers and artists attended the three-day Singer’s Day 2008 in the coastal city of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province, which was held on December 8-10. Singers playing a game. Singer Dam Vinh Hung offered a collection of perfume at the auction for charity. Singer My Tam at the auction for charity. Singers... Read more
Dam Vinh Hung wins Lan Song Xanh Music Award
VietNamNet Bridge - The 11th Lan Song Xanh (Green Wave) Music Awards honoring singers and musicians who have made outstanding contributions to Vietnamese music took place at the Lan Anh music venue in Ho Chi Minh City on December 8. Singer Dam Vinh HungVietNamNet Bridge - The 11th Lan Song Xanh (Green Wave) Music Awards honoring singers and musicians who have... Read more
Recorded music scene gears up for holidays
VietNamNet Bridge – Young local musicians are racing ahead of their more experienced peers to release new albums for the upcoming holiday season. Trendsetter: Pop singer Cao Thai Son hopes his album’s new style will start a trend.Hanoian singer Ngoc Khue’s album 365.hanoi.nk, with 10 songs composed by veteran and young artists, promises to be... Read more
Concerts honors National Academy of Music teachers
VietNamNet Bridge - A concert featuring well-known international and Vietnamese opera songs will be held at the Ha Noi Opera House on December 4. Singer Thanh LamVietNamNet Bridge - A concert featuring well-known international and Vietnamese opera songs will be held at the Ha Noi Opera House on December 4.The show is in honor of teachers of the Vietnam National... Read more
Traditional music show brings old styles to youth
VietNamNet Bridge – Pop and dance tunes dominate HCM City’s entertainment scene but traditional music is finally getting its due with a cai luong (reformed opera) show this week. Contestants Vo Thanh Phe (L), Vo Thi Tri and Le Quoc Phong (R). (Photo: cailuongvietnam.com)The show Huyen Su Viet Nam (Vietnamese Legendary History) features dozens of excerpts... Read more
Nguyen Le & Huong Thanh spread Vietnamese folk music
VietNamNet Bridge – They are living in Europe, but Nguyen Le and Huong Thanh are bringing Vietnamese folk music to the world. The two artists talked with TT&VH newspaper after their show in Hong Kong on November 16. The poster advertising the show by Nguyen Le and Huong Thanh in Hong Kong. Why did you, a famous Jazz artist in Europe, come to sing... Read more
European music festival to entertain Hanoi, HCMC
Belgian jazz band There Is an Eiffel There will perform at the European Music Festival 2008 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City A music festival featuring artists from 10 European countries will start in Hanoi on November 25. The European Music Festival 2008 will feature concerts by well-known performers from November... Read more
Belgium trio to play Jazz music in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – A Jazz trio from Belgium, “There Is an Eiffel There” will have two shows, one at the Hanoi-based Youth Theatre on November 27 and another at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on December 3. VietNamNet Bridge – A Jazz trio from Belgium, “There Is an Eiffel There” will have two shows, one at the Hanoi-based... Read more