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Artist promotes Xam folk singing to wider audience
Traditional folk music doesn’t usually get widespread attention, especially among the young generation, so Xam (blind busker's singing) is even stranger to them.
Documentary film on tuong to be released
A new documentary film on tuong or hat boi (classical drama) produced by Vietnam Television will be released in Hanoi, Can Tho and HCM City this month as part of the station’s efforts to introduce Vietnamese culture and theatre to audiences.
Tran Huu Trang cai luong contest begins in HCM City
The final round of the national Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Talented Performers 2020 Contest will be held on October 26 in HCM City.
HCM City in serious need of young cai luong scriptwriters
Despite its recent success, the cai luong (reformed theatre) market needs more young scriptwriters now that the number of skilled composers is decreasing.
Hung Yen works to revive UNESCO-recognised Ca Tru singing
People in the northern province of Hung Yen are working diligently to revive the golden days of Ca Tru ceremonial singing which has been recognised as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Bac Ninh focuses on preserving Quan ho folk singing
“Quan ho” or love duet singinghas been well preserved and developed in its cradle, Bac Ninh province. This is attributed to the province’s efforts in conserving their traditional art genre.
In pictures: “ Xam” – A tale of Vietnamese folk music
“Xam” is known in Vietnam as folk music usually performed by blind street singers to earn their living. As it originated from the working class and poor people, “Xam” has become an intellectual part of the commoners’ cultural life.
