Cellist discovers healing power of music

The professional cellist has learned some of the country's traditional music, all the while falling in love with Viet Nam.

Rock concert raises funds for kids living in remote areas

Well-known rock bands and singers will perform at a charity concert in HCM City to raise funds for poor children living in remote areas.

Keeping traditional music alive and well Nguyễn Quang Long was born into a family that loved music. Especially traditional music. He and other artists are trying hard to make sure it does not get forgotten.

Madonna says she feels 'raped' by New York Times profile Pop icon Madonna said she felt "raped" by an in-depth profile of her in The New York Times, calling the newspaper "one of the founding fathers of the patriarchy".

Rihanna declared world's richest female musician Singer, makeup entrepreneur, lingerie designer and now the first black woman to head a top luxury fashion house – Rihanna has racked up a US$600 million fortune to become the world's richest female musician, Forbes said yesterday.

All music 'comes together' in jazz, says famed guitarist

Thu Ngân spoke with Guitarist Bill Frisell, widely known as one of the most versatile players in jazz history, about his first trip to Việt Nam and his views about bringing the jazz music to Vietnamese audiences.

German techno DJ to perform at The Observatory

Berlin-based techno DJ Oliver Deutschmann will perform at the monthly concert of Heart Beat, a Sài Gòn-based underground music community, at The Observatory on June 7.

Bringing traditional music to Việt Nam's youth

Music researcher Nguyễn Quang Long speaks with reporter Bùi Quỳnh Hoa about his dream to make xẩm (blind busker’s singing) and other traditional Vietnamese music more accessible for young people.

Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell to perform in VN for first time

Guitarist Bill Frisell, widely known as one of the most versatile players in jazz history, will perform for the first time in Việt Nam at the "Bill Frisell: Summer on Guitar" concert.

Whitney Houston estate working on hologram tour, new album The estate of Whitney Houston has struck a deal aiming to revive the late superstar's brand, potentially launching a touring hologram and album of unreleased music.