Performing artists

The Military Band Service of the National Guard of Russia will perform for the first time in Vietnam on Friday and Sunday.  The performances will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM)'s Grand Hall and at the Quang Ninh Centre for Exhibition and Fair at the invitation of the Vietnam Musician's Association.  The 80-member band will perform in Hanoi and Quang Ninh on Friday and Sunday. Photo courtesy of the organisation board The performance will highlight Vietnamese and Russian songs including Đàn Sếu (Cranes), which is translated into Vietnamese by poet Le Tu Minh. Composed in 1968, the song is one of the most famous Russian songs about World War II. The band will play Vietnamese folk song Trống Cơm (The Cylindrical Drum) and quan họ (love duet) song Người Ở Đừng Về (My Darling, Please Don't Leave). Vietnamese A-list singers People's Artist Quang Tho, Tung Duong and Lan Anh will be … [Read more...] about Russian military band to perform in Hanoi and Quang Ninh

  A-list singer Mỹ Linh will perform with young artists at the BetterMe concert on December 8 at Việt Nam National Television’s outdoor stage. Photo coutersy of VTV6 HÀ NỘI — A-lister Mỹ Linh and other emerging singers will perform at a concert entitled BetterMe on December 8. It will be hosted by Việt Nam Television’s Channel 6 (VTV6) to inspire young people to live better and improve society. “It is great to perform with young singers at the concert,” said Mỹ Linh. “It is meaningful to connect people by music. It helps people to live more actively and music directs people to good things.” Mỹ Linh is best known for her vocal power and melismatic skills. She is one of the best loved singers in Việt Nam. Performing at the concert will be Trọng Hiếu, The Chillies Band; Osad; Mr.A and others. Trọng Hiếu was Vietnamese expatriate in Germany. He returned to … [Read more...] about VTV’s concert inspires young people to better themselves

Japanese guitarist Kozo Tate According to a statement by Danang’s Department of Culture and Sports on December 5, Kozo Tate will be joined by two Vietnamese guitarists, Le Hoang Minh and Phan Xuan Tri, to provide fans with various melodies from around the world. The concert, organised by Danang City’s Culture and Cinema Centre, is an annual event with this year’s version set to take place at the Nguyen Hien Dinh Theatre on December 13. In addition, a wide range of classical pieces of music from Europe and America will be introduced to audiences. Free tickets are available from the Culture and Cinema Centre on 23 Tran Phu Street in Danang. … [Read more...] about Japanese artist Kozo Tate set for Danang Guitar Concert 2019 performance

Popular singer Hoang Thuy Linh been named Best Asian Artist Vietnam at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2019. The Hanoi-born singer has been among best sellers this year with her various music videos inspired by folk culture like Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe (Let Me Tell You What!), Tứ Phủ (Four Palaces) and her album titled Hoàng. The album released recently celebrated Linh’s 10th year in the business, MV Tứ Phủ features holy space of hầu đồng (mediumship), an ancient traditional belief of Vietnamese people. Hoang Thuy Linh at the awards ceremony held in Tokyo in December 5. Photo vov.vn Linh said her hard work this year has paid off, as 2019 has been the most successful year during her career. “This prize gives me more power and creativeness,” she said. MAMA has been an annual prestigious music award initiated by South Korea company Mnet Media since 1999 praising artists with highest … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer Hoang Thuy Linh wins Mnet Asian Music Awards

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on June 10-16. HANOI PERFORMANCE The Quintessence of Tonkin 7pm on June 11, 13, 15 Baara Land Entertainment Complex Da Phuc hamlet, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi Drawing inspiration from the spiritual history of the nearby Thay Pagoda, the 60-minute live spectacle also tells the story of the pagoda's founding by the venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh and the history of the ancient Thang Long royal palace. Arranged on an interactive stage with the support of state-of-the-art technology and a stunning setting, the show features an array of traditional art forms and ritual practices from the northern delta, including Ca Tru (ceremonial singing), folklore melodies, Quan Ho (love duet singing), Hau Dong (mediumship ritual), and water puppetry. Ticket prices: VND 800,000- VND 900,000 – VND1,200,000 EXHIBITION Installation Exhibition “Deo cay giua duong” by Yen … [Read more...] about Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 10-16