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Two women in traditional attire playing string instruments outside a homestay.
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Hat Xam: The Blind Beggar Music of Vietnam Making a Comeback

Hat xam was sung by blind street performers for centuries — then nearly vanished. Here's where to hear it live in Hanoi today.

May 15, 20264 min readnorth
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Ca Tru: Hanoi's Ancient Musical Storytelling Tradition

Ca tru is a centuries-old Vietnamese musical genre from northern Vietnam, performed by female vocalists with lute and percussion. Once nearly extinct, it's now recognized by UNESCO and kept alive by dedicated clubs and practitioners in Hanoi.

Mar 16, 20268 min readnorth
Beautiful aerial view of lush green rice terraces on a hillside in Vietnam.
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Thet Xoan Singers: Farmers and Taxi Drivers Keeping Ancient Art Alive

In Phu Tho province, the Thet xoan troupe includes taxi drivers, farmers, and factory workers who abandon their day jobs to perform centuries-old worship songs. We visited them at their communal house to see how this ancient tradition survives.

Feb 22, 20264 min readnorth
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