HUA SON HA: BREATHING NEW WIND INTO MUSIC
Having a musical talent since childhood and having received formal training at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, Hua Son Ha - a member of the Vietnam Musicians Association, is becoming a prominent name, bringing a new breeze to Kien Giang music. For two consecutive years (2022-2023), Son Ha won first prize in the provincial songwriting contest with the works "Giang Thanh Night Drum" and "Following You to Miet Thu". Recently, he won first prize in the 2024 songwriting contest, song based on poetry with the work "Bau Thoi Dua Do".
Musician Dao Hoang Vu - Head of the Music Branch, Kien Giang Literature and Arts Association commented: “Hua Son Ha is a multi-talented young musician, with the ability to write well and play many traditional musical instruments. Son Ha stands out with works with folk melodies, typically the work 'Bầu Thôi Dua Do' with a smooth, emotional melody, and a very catchy chorus.”
Hua Son Ha plays the monochord.
With over 15 years of musical activities, Son Ha can play many traditional musical instruments such as monochord, erhu, trumpet, bamboo flute and also arranges, arranges, produces music, writes music for cai luong plays... Notably, the music of the cai luong play "Doi hoa Rumdul" directed by Son Ha left many impressions in the cai luong art world.
Son Ha said: “I always care about composing works with beautiful melodies, good lyrics, meaning and easy to touch people’s hearts. A music producer must know how to use and combine musical instruments to create sounds, convey emotions, and act as a bridge between artists and audiences.”
BICH TRAM: SUCCESS AND PASSION FOR ART
In the last months of 2024, Nguyen Thi Bich Cham (stage name Bich Tram), residing in Vinh Quang ward (Rach Gia city), continued to reap success in her career when she won a gold medal at the 2024 national cai luong festival with the role of Ca Xoi in the cai luong play "Doi hoa Rumdul".
Bich Tram said: “To build the cai luong play 'Doi hoa Rumdul' to participate in the national cai luong festival in 2024, I contributed personal money and mobilized many organizations and businesses to participate. I even packed up and went to Can Tho City for more than a month to practice day and night to prepare for the play. For me, the play is an opportunity for me to send my love and passion for the profession to the audience.”
Bich Tram performed at the art program introducing authors and works about her hometown Vinh Thuan.
Thanks to her natural musical talent and acting acumen, Bich Tram has been successful in many roles and won many awards in her career. Some reformed opera artists in the province commented that Bich Tram is a talented young actress who is dedicated to her profession. She has a sweet, warm voice and delicate acting skills that are especially suitable for the roles of a woman.
Bich Tram has left a deep impression on the audience through the role of Ms. Su in the play “Huong Su Dat Hon”; Mrs. Ca Xoi in the play “Tieng Echo Hang Hon”; recently, the role of Ca Xoi in the play “Doi Hoa Rumdul”, an emotional role, portraying the image of a resilient mother, both suffering and full of love…
HOANG KHIEM: PROMISING ACTOR
Considered one of the most promising actors of the Cai Luong art of Kien Giang, Tran Van Khiem (stage name Hoang Khiem, 35 years old), residing in Hoa Thuan commune (Giong Rieng), has left many impressions through each role. Not only does he have a deep, soulful voice, Mr. Khiem also composes vọng cổ songs.
Hoang Khiem said: “Growing up in a family with an artistic tradition, Cai Luong has been ingrained in my blood since early on. I always try to learn, cultivate and create to fulfill my aspiration of bringing Cai Luong art closer to everyone, especially the youth.”
Hoang Khiem performed the ancient song "Thang Long rendezvous" in the 13th cultural and artistic school exchange program in 2024.
Every time he appears on stage, Hoang Khiem is meticulous in every role. Whether it is a main or supporting role, comedy or comedy, he always knows how to make his character realistic, close and touch the hearts of the audience. In 2024, artist Hoang Khiem won the A prize in the provincial amateur singing competition, the fourth prize in the golden bell contest organized by Ho Chi Minh City Television; the second prize in the amateur - reformed opera talent contest of Ca Mau province in 2023...
With a strong passion and serious investment in his career, Hoang Khiem continues to study theater acting (reformed opera actor) at Can Tho College of Culture and Arts to conquer new heights in his artistic career. In 2025, he will release a number of new music products, promising to be a special gift for audiences who love amateur and reformed opera.
Article and photos: TRAN PHAM
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