Viet Nam News Viet Nam musician Võ Thiện Thanh has written a song about his love for the country's sea. People loved it. So much so that thousands listened to it on social media websites only a few days after it was released. Other musicians have also been writing songs about how much they love their country. Phạm Hồng Phước has written songs telling young people it is a good idea to get out and explore Viet Nam rather than to spend all their time on social media networks. Viet Nam News HCM CITY - Vietnamese musicians in recent weeks have released new songs praising the beauty of Việt Nam to show their love of the country. Composer and singer Phạm Hồng Phước spent three months writing the song Việt Nam, Đi, Hôn và Yêu (Việt Nam, Go, Kiss and Love). The 25-year-old musician said it was inspired by his trips in the country. The pop song has a fun melody and its lyrics are about the beauty of Việt Nam's nature and landscapes. "As a singer, I've had chances to travel to many … [Read more...] about Musicians write songs about their country
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Canadian R&B artist Drake continued his reign atop the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday for a fifth consecutive week on the strength of streaming activity, holding off country singer Dierks Bentley and R&B singer Beyonce. Drake celebrates after the Raptors scored a basket in their 105-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Drake's "Views" sold 152,000 units for the week ending June 2, comprising album and song sales and 137 million streams, according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan. The Billboard 200 album chart tallies units from album sales, song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming activity (1,500 streams equal one album). Drake's fourth studio album has been topping the Billboard 200 chart on the strength of streaming activity on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Inc's … [Read more...] about Streaming activity keeps Drake on top of Billboard 200 chart
North Korea replaces top army official amid nuclear warnings
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military’s top political officer, his de facto deputy, as South Korea reports there are signs the regime is preparing to conduct a fourth nuclear test. Vice Marshal Hwang Pyong So was identified by the North’s official Korean Central News Agency today as director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People’s Army. The post had been held by Choe Ryong Hae, considered to be Kim’s top deputy since the leader purged his uncle Jang Song Thaek in December last year. It’s unclear whether Choe has been ousted or moved to another role. “Choe may have been sacked for mishandling his job or voluntarily resigned due to health reasons, we have yet to see,” Yang Moo Jin, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, said by phone. “What’s clear is Kim is further tightening his grip on power by appointing Hwang, who’s been at the forefront of the movement to unite the … [Read more...] about North Korea replaces top army official amid nuclear warnings
Song contest encourages youth to preserve, expand traditional southern tunes
Nearly 500 young people across the country are taking part in a contest featuring traditional songs native to southern Viet Nam. The Vong Co (Nostalgic Tunes) Golden Bell Contest event, organised by HCM City Television (HTV) and its partners, aims to preserve and expand vong co, an art form that is part of cai luong (reformed opera) theatre. Vong co is a set of sad and languorous tunes depicting the hopes, dreams and laments of farmers living in the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta region. "We hope to encourage young people, aged 16-35, particularly urban youth, to learn and love the traditional vong co," TV's deputy director Nguyen Quy Hoa, head of the contest's organising board, said. The contest's selective rounds began in Ha Noi, HCMCity and the southern provinces of Tay Ninh, Can Tho, Bac Lieu and Dong Thap. "I faced challenges during the early and semi-final rounds because my competitors had excellent voice and performance skills," said Le Thi Huyen Tran, a Long An Province worker … [Read more...] about Song contest encourages youth to preserve, expand traditional southern tunes
Song contest encourages youth to preserve traditional southern tunes
Nearly 500 young people across the country are taking part in a contest featuring traditional songs native to southern Viet Nam. The Vong Co (Nostalgic Tunes) Golden Bell Contest event, organised by HCM City Television (HTV) and its partners, aims to preserve and expand vong co, an art form that is part of cai luong (reformed opera) theatre. Vong co is a set of sad and languorous tunes depicting the hopes, dreams and laments of farmers living in the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta region. "We hope to encourage young people, aged 16-35, particularly urban youth, to learn and love the traditional vong co," TV’s deputy director Nguyen Quy Hoa, head of the contest’s organising board, said. The contest’s selective rounds began in Ha Noi, HCM City and the southern provinces of Tay Ninh, Can Tho, Bac Lieu and Dong Thap. "I faced challenges during the early and semi-final rounds because my competitors had excellent voice and performance skills," said Le Thi Huyen Tran, a … [Read more...] about Song contest encourages youth to preserve traditional southern tunes