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Viet Nam: Hát Chèo: Traditional Folk Theatre

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Viet Nam: Hát Chèo: Traditional Folk Theatre 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 04:16
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102
Noi Su Ghe Râu; Noi Ke (Declamation) Bui Trong Dan 04:06
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103
Sap Cô Phong (Happy Song in Ancient Style) Bac Phâm 02:28
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104
Sap Qua Câu (Crossing the Bridge: Happy Song) Bac Nam Ngu 04:32
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105
Duong Truong Tai Luong (In the Expectation: Sad Song) Bac Minh Ly 05:40
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106
Hat Van Câm (Sad Song) Bac Phâm 02:48
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107
Sa Lêch Bang (Happy Song) Bac Phâm 02:36
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108
Bai Phû Thuy (Sorcerer's Chant from the Play Xuy Vân) Bac Nam Ngu, Bac Phâm 07:02
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109
Noi Lêch / Câm Gia (Declamation: Song / Role of Thi Mâu, from the Play Quan Am Thi Kinh) n/a 05:58
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110
Ke Hanh / Hat Ru Ke (Declamation: Song / Role of Thi Kinh, from the Play Quan Am Thi Kinh) Bac Minh Ly 04:46
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111
Lâo Say (Old Drunkard's Song) Manh Tuân 02:03
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112
Hê Môi (Song of Clown with a Torch) Bac Nam Ngu 03:45