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Viet Nam: Court Theatre Music: Hat-Bôi

Various Artists
Viet Nam: Court Theatre Music: Hat-Bôi The traditional court theater of Vietnam is called hat bôi (hat: theater; bôi: masked or painted face). Although hat bôi bears a superficial resemblance to Chinese theater, the instrumentals and vocals are distinctly Vietnamese. This musical theater genre began in the early 14th century, reaching a peak in popularity in the 19th century. In the mid-20th century it all but vanished due to the rise of modern theatrical styles; however, the reunification of Vietnam in 1975 has resulted in further study and interest in the preservation of the tradition by educators and musicians.

This album recorded by noted musicologist Trân Văn Khê presents excerpts and scenes from traditional plays performed by musicians and singers from the Academy of Dramatic Art and the traditional theater troupe of Ho Chi Minh City.

Track Listing

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Van Long, Van Lua, Ngoc Anh, Van Tuong, Van Dap, Hanh
05:24
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102
Bà Nam Dô, Châu Ky, Van Long, Van Lua, Ngoc Anh, Van Tuong
17:37
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103
Van Long, Van Lua, Ngoc Anh, Van Tuong
03:10
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104
Duong ngoc Bây, Van Long, Van Lua, Ngoc Anh, Van Tuong, Van Dap, Hanh
06:33
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105
Bà Nam Dô, Kim Thanh, Van Long, Van Lua, Ngoc Anh, Van Tuong
12:37