VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran musician and writer Vu Duc Sao Bien’s latest book, Oi Cai Tuoi Trang Tron (Hello Teenage), was released in HCM City last week. The 252-page book includes dozens of works by painters from the HCM City Culture and Art Publishing House. The book consists of stories about urban students aged 15-18 and their loves and dreams, written with the author’s great imagination and flair. It also provides information about history, philosophy, literature, arts and medicine. “I decided to write a book aimed at teenagers because I want to entertain them and help them learn about the world,” said the 70-year-old in an interview with local media. “I used simple and lively language to write a book that would be friendly to young readers.” Ho Thi My Dung, a high school girl of the Ngo Si Lien School in Tan Binh District, said: “I’m a fan of Bien’s music. I think his book will be popular with teenagers because the writer knows what young people think and want.” “His book is full of useful information and realistic features,” she added. Bien has worked as a teacher and reporter for schools and newspapers in Bac Lieu Province and HCM City. He began his music career in 1970s. He has composed more than 100 songs, mostly folk music. His top hits include Dem Ganh Hao Nghe Dieu Hoai Lang (Listen to Nostalgic Tunes in the Southernmost District), Dieu Buon Phuong Nam (Song of the South) and Dau Xot… [Read full story]
Musicians Nguyen Cuong, Pho Duc Phuong and Truong Ngoc Ninh will hold a concert tonight. www.hanoimoi.com.vn HA NOI (VNS) — Three Vietnamese veteran musicians, who were born and grew up in Ha Noi, will perform their famous and new songs tonight at the Ha Noi Opera House at 8pm.For the first time, close friends Nguyen Cuong, Pho Duc Phuong and Truong Ngoc Ninh are holding a concert to recall the long road they have travelled together, and to share their love of the capital city."We had thought of organising this show a long time ago, but it got delayed due…... [read more]
It took a long 50 years, but musician Ba Tu, a member of the HCM City's Theatre Association, has finally reached the pinnacle of his career. Photo: VNA As a traditional music specialist, Tu for years has braved challenges from the music scene's more modern proponents. But after his performances on radio and TV, younger generations are beginning to warm to the music loved and admired by their older relatives. Because of their newfound fascination with this music, Tu has been working with TV and radio stations to broadcast tai tu (amateur music of the south) and cai luong (reformed…... [read more]
Do Hong Quan, head of the Vietnamese Musician Association, has just composed a new song named “Gui loi yeu thuong” (Send sweet words) to dedicate to Japanese victims of recent devastating natural disasters on March 11. The idea for the song came into his mind during a conversation with politician, poet, and musician Vu Mao. Both of them have the same sympathy for sharing loss and pain with Japan. Through this song, the author wishes to call on local philanthropists to donate proceeds in a bid to share the soreness with Japan. Source: TT... [read more]
Experimental music lovers in the UK may know Laurie Anderson best for her 1981 hit O Superman, the eerie minimalist piece which peaked at number two in the UK chart. Born in Chicago and married to the Velvet Underground's Lou Reed, her music career has spanned five decades. The Laurie Anderson sound has evolved as she grasped new technologies, adapting instruments and software to suit her genre-defining artistic vision. In more recent times, she became Nasa's first ever artist-in-residence and was part of the team behind the music for the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Athens. Speaking to…... [read more]
The symphony named “Ho Chi Minh - Mat troi soi sang muon doi” (Photo: VNA)Vientiane (VNA) – President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morals and lifestyle as well as the beauty of Vietnam and its people are once again featured through a symphony composed by Lao national artist Duangmyxay Lykaya.The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Laos held a ceremony on May 19 to receive the symphony, named “Ho Chi Minh - Mat troi soi sang muon doi” (President Ho Chi Minh - the sun enlightens life).On behalf of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, Charge d’Affaires Hoang Xuan Hai said that numerous art works…... [read more]
