Chau Van is traditional Vietnamese folk music. But this is something different. Banned by the government in the late 20th century, this suppressed music style needs to be listened to.
Killer solos on the banjo-like instrument – “dan nguyet”. Big bass (from a big drum). Catchy riffs. Everything you don’t expect from traditional Vietnamese music.
And if you’ve never seen someone destroy a dan nguyet before, then you’ve seen nothing.
Is this a cultural performance? Or is this a party? Only one way to find out.
Tickets: VND100,000 ($5) at the door.
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