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Vietnamese traditional music introduced to American students
CPV/Hanoitimes 15:24, 2014/02/18
Musician and singer Thanh Bui has just had an exchange to introduce the musical culture and traditional musical instruments of Vietnam to students on the cruise ship MV Explorer of the US.
The exchange, themed “Vietnamese traditional music and American modern music”, took place with the participation of over 40 members and professors of the program “Semester at sea”.

Thanh Bui has introduced Vietnamese musical instruments such as Dan tu (traditional Vietnamese stringed musical instrument), sao (flute), Dan tranh (16-chord zither), Dan bau (monochord), Guitar phim lom (guitare espagnole moderne), and song loan (percussion instrument).


After each musical instrument was played by instrumentalist on stage, young Americans were extremely excited and curious about how to play as well as the very special sound of Vietnam’s instruments.

In addition, with the aim of helping young Americans understand more about Vietnamese music and show Vietnam 's national music identity, Thanh Bui also told the foreign guests about specific characteristics of traditional music in each region, such as Hue's imperial ceremonial music and songs, northern folk-song, southern ca tai tu and “Don ca tai tu” (Southern amateur music).

Moreover, overseas Vietnamese singer has also brought the colours of developing modern music in Vietnam when he and four contestants of The Voice Kids show perform the song “My kool Vietnam”.

In particular, the combination of two songs “Co la” and “Marry you” performed by Huu Dai made American students clap constantly. The young American also expressed their admiration for the ability and creativity of Vietnamese child artists.

After the program, the students of the program "Semester at Sea" also tried to play Vietnam’s traditional instruments under instruction of musicians. A member said that playing these musical instruments was very difficult but also very exciting so she would will learn more about them.
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