Peace Concert Honors Trinh Cong Son in Nghe An, Featuring Beloved Songs and Artists

The "Dong Dao Hoa Binh" peace concert resonated through Nghe An province on June 6, marking a significant event in the 25-year commemoration of the late musician Trinh Cong Son's legacy. This concert, part of a series that began in Ho Chi Minh City and included stops in Singapore and Ha Tinh, aims to continue in Hue and Con Dao.

The evening's program featured powerful renditions of songs from Trinh Cong Son's "Da Vang" (Yellow Skin) collection. These songs, penned during the most turbulent periods of the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s, capture the profound longing for peace and the aspiration to rebuild a nation shattered by conflict. "Dong Dao Hoa Binh," written in 1968, embodies this sentiment with lyrics reflecting on past hatred and embracing a newfound peace.

Despite the summer heat, thousands of residents from Nghe An gathered, some arriving early, to experience the music that has long been the voice of their hearts and the nation. The event showcased a diverse lineup of artists, including Cam Van, Thanh Lam, Trinh Tuan, Ha Le, Vo Ha Tram, Duc Tuan, Kyo York, and Quach Thanh Danh, accompanied by the saxophone melodies of Tran Manh Tuan. Notably, some artists, like Vo Ha Tram and Quach Thanh Danh, made their debut or performed Trinh Cong Son's songs less frequently, adding a fresh dimension to the familiar melodies. The concert also featured unique collaborations, such as Thanh Lam and Trinh Tuan singing "Ru Em Tung Ngon Xuan Hong" and Ha Le with Kyo York performing "De Gio Cuon Di."