Classic guitarist strums up a revival

Classic guitar playing in Hà Nội is regaining popularity after decades on the decline. Vũ Đức Hiển is one of the teachers inspiring youth. Lê Hương explores his career.

Culture Vulture (15-07-2015) Viet Nam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival 2015 will be held for the first time in Ha Noi on Friday. The event has been co-held by Viet Nam Fingerstyle Guitar Organisation (VFGO) and Taiwanese Wind Strings Entertainment.

Dance, music troupes to tour US Two Vietnamese dance and music troupes will make a performance tour of the US as part of a cultural exchange programme.

US starts search for VN performers Four cultural and performing art experts from Center Stage, a cultural exchange of the US Department of State that brings foreign performing artists to American stages, are visiting Viet Nam to find candidates for its 2014 programme.

Ha Noi hosts its first classic guitar contest The first Ha Noi Open Classical Guitar Competition will begin on Monday with 32 contestants set to participate.

Culture vulture HCM City’s classic guitar movement kicked off alongside the birth of the Sai Gon National Music and Theatrical Art School in 1956, the former name of the city’s current Music Conservatory.

Veteran guitarists made impact on capital For Ha Noi's guitar lovers, seven of the capital's most beloved guitarists continue to garner the respect and love of fans as they have done for decades.

Leading Norwegian guitarist plays tonight World-renowned Norwegian guitarist Magnus Andersson will perform along with Vietnamese artists tonight at the HCM City Conservatory of Music.

Hanoians revive classics, reject Kanye As pop, rap, hip-hop and various other newer musical forms find a popular base in Ha Noi, there remains a small circle of music lovers who miss their classical roots.

The Guide honours best in service Local magazine The Guide today will hand out 119 awards to the best businesses operating in the country's tourism and industry-related services, which include hotels, restaurants, resorts, tour operators, beauty salons, airlines and golf courses.