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.

Former Việt Nam Idol contestant returns to music

Singer Bùi Nguyễn Trung Quân, who placed in the top eight of Việt Nam Idol 2010, released a new music video early this month after a three-year break from the industry.

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.

Trần Văn Khê Foundation to be launched

A group of cultural researchers and artists in HCM City plan to launch the Trần Văn Khê Foundation, a non-profit organisation named after late Professor Trần Văn Khê, a legendary musicologist, writer and teacher, as well as talented performer of Vietnamese music. 

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).

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.

Artists combine poetry and music A night of poetry and music will be held at Hà Nội's Goethe Institute on Monday evening in front of a limited audience to ensure social distancing. 

Long An Television produces new drama programme  on southern culture

The Long An Province Radio &Television has worked with its partner, the An Group, to produce a new TV drama programme about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle. 

Contemporary dance about HCM City lifestyle to be staged at Opera House

Café Saigon, a contemporary dance featuring HCM City’s lifestyle in the mid-20th century, will return to the city’s Opera House on August 8.

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