Rock and rap: alive and well in Việt Nam

Rock and rap, two music genres that originated overseas, were not that popular two decades ago in Việt Nam, but thanks to their special characteristics, they have become more mainstream and have been passionately embraced by local youth and fans.

The show can’t go on

Singer Trọng Tấn and his colleagues Đăng Dương and Việt Hoàn had prepared carefully for Đường Chúng Ta Đi (The Way We Go), a show initially planned for September. With the second wave of COVID-19 now upon us, however, they had to postpone.

Life and history intertwine

Wide-eyed city-born youth caught up in the warwind of revolution and war to become a famous renovator of traditional opera

Netflix to showcase Vietnamese artist Sơn Tùng M-TP to a global audience Netflix and M-TP Entertainment are teaming up to bring Sơn Tùng M-TP: Sky Tour Movie to the service on September 2, streaming Việt Nam’s first-ever musical documentary to viewers in 190 countries worldwide.

Ringing out far and wide

Điểu Huyền Lít from the S’tiêng ethnic minority group in the southern province of Bình Phước’s Long Giang Commune in Phước Long District has been persistent in his efforts to preserve the traditional local gong culture.

Concert to be streamed to celebrate National Day

A special concert starring the nation's leading singers will be held on August 22 to mark the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).

HCM City in serious need of young cải lương scriptwriters

Despite its recent success, the cải lương (reformed theatre) market needs more young scriptwriters now that the number of skilled composers is decreasing.

Cher bid to aid US Postal Service foiled by local supervisor Singer Cher has waded into the row surrounding the US Postal Service by offering herself as a volunteer worker – only to be shot down by a local branch manager.

Circus shows cancelled due to COVID-19

Many circus shows and programmes have been postponed due to the resurgence of COVID-19, according to the Việt Nam Circus Union.

Indian classical maestro Pandit Jasraj dies at 90

Music lovers in India have paid glowing tributes to the classical maestro Pandit Jasraj, who has died at the age of 90.