'Magician' of percussion dedicates his life to audiences When percussionist Trần Xuân Hòa walks down the street, he keeps his ears open to all the sounds around him. Every noise, from the pitter-patter of footsteps on the pavement to the revving of a motorbike engine, has the potential to inspire him to create a special percussion performance.

Hello Vietnam launched to promote tourism Hello Vietnam, a tourism promotion programme, has been launched by the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in co-ordination with TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos.

Cellist discovers healing power of music1

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

Music for Children a Ponder for Adult In the past children’s songs were simple, fun and easy to learn. And more importantly, they were about topics children understood. As well as providing entertainment, the main point was education.

Xa Phó woman knows passion for the flute

The flute is a common instrument among many Vietnamese ethnic groups, but few are as unique as the cúc kẹ, or nose flute, of the Xa Phó ethnic minority.

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.

Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies at 77 Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died on Thursday, his family said.

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.

Genre-bending American musician Leon Redbone dies at 69 American Musician Leon Redbone, known for reviving pre-World War II musical styles with his own twist, died on Thursday at age 69, according to a statement on his website.

PVW Brain Tumor Foundation launched with Play Your Part! Benefit Concert PVW Brain Tumor Foundation launched with Play Your Part! Benefit Concert