The music presented in this collection is considered to be "entertainment" music, similar to that played in private concerts or on the radio, rather than for religious and ceremonial occasions. The South designation-of historical note, this music was recorded before the political unification of North and South Vietnam into the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1975-refers not only to the tradition's possible geographic origin, but also to the musical modes used. This recording features the dÃ n tranh, a 17-string zither with movable frets, and the ty bÃ lute, as well as a small block of hardwood in the shape of a short cylinder called song lang. Nguy?n Vinh B?o, considered by many to be the finest dÃ n tranh player of the mid- to late 20th century, performs solo on four tracks and is joined by Tr?n Van KhÃª on the ty bÃ for the final two tracks on the recording. The liner notes are written by Tr?n Van KhÃª, who is both a musician and a musicologist.

Tracklist:

Improvised Prelude in the Modal Nuance Xuan Followed By the Piece Nam Xuan
Improvised Prelude in the Modal Nuance Ai Followed By the Piece Nam Ai
Improvised Prelude in the Modal Nuance Dao Followed By An Extract from the Piece Ngu Cung Dao
Improvised Prelude in the Modal Nuance Oan Followed By An Extract from the Piece Tu Dai Oan
Improvised Prelude in the Modal Nuance Bac of the Bac Mode Followed By the Two Pieces Tay Thi and CO Ban
Improvised Prelude in the Modal Nuance Bac of the Bac Mode Followed By the Two Short Pieces Binh Ban Van and Kim TiÃªn

UPC: 093077804923
Label: Unesco
Release Date: 3.10.15
Format: CD

Vietnam Tradition Of The South / Various - Vietnam: Tradition of the South (CD)