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Viet Nam: Hát Chèo - Traditional Folk Theatre

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Viet Nam: Hát Chèo - Traditional Folk Theatre
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Hát chèo is a form of popular musical theatre dating back to the 11th century. Appreciated especially in the northern part of the country, the historical plays and social satires portray village characters such as farmers, herdsmen, craftsmen, and landowners. In addition, the singers also play the roles of clowns, drunks, and madwomen, criticizing and making fun of the village authorities in their performances. The traditional hát chèo musical ensemble consists of two-string fiddles, flute, and drums while modern re-creations use more instruments. This recording dates from the 1970s and includes the performances of several acknowledged hát chèo masters. The album was annotated by Vietnamese musicologist Tr?n Van Khê. This album is part of the UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music.

Track Listing

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Thi Nhip; Vo Nuoc (Prologue) Hông Vân & Thanh Hoài 4:16
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102
Noi Su Ghe Râu; Noi Ke (Declamation) Bui Trong Dan 4:06
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103
Sap Cô Phong (Happy song in ancient style) Bac Phâm 2:28
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104
Sap Qua Câu (Crossing the bridge: happy song) Bac Nam Ngu 4:32
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105
Duong Truong Tai Luong (In the expectation: sad song) Bac Minh Ly 5:40
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106
Hat Van Câm (Sad song) Bac Phâm 2:48
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107
Sa Lêch Bang (Happy song) Bac Phâm 2:36
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108
Bai Phû Thuy (Sorcerer's chant) Bac Nam Ngu, Bac Phâm 7:02
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109
Noi Lêch; Câm Gia (Declamation: song) n/a 5:58
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110
Ke Hanh; Hat Ru Ke (Declamation: song) Bac Minh Ly 4:46
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111
Lâo Say (Old drunkard's song) Manh Tuân 2:03
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112
Hê Môi (Song of clown with a torch) Bac Nam Ngu 3:45

Album Info

Catalog Number

UNES08022

Year(s) Released

1978

Label/Collection

UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Vietnam

Credit(s)

Tran Van Khe - Liner Notes, Recorder
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