3 Dalat voices 'like pouring honey sweet', one person returns after 18 years

Tuan Ngoc, Trung Quan Idol and Nguyen Thao were all born and raised in Da Lat, with voices carrying the typical sound of the mountain town, creating a unique performance style.

Tuan Ngoc - Monument of lyrical music

Born in 1947 in Da Lat, Tuan Ngoc's real name is Lu Anh Tuan, born into an artistic family with his father being musician Lu Lien, a member of the AVT trio, and his siblings being famous artists such as: Bich Chieu, Anh Tu, Khanh Ha, Thuy Anh, Lan Anh, and Luu Bich.

Tuan Ngoc with Anh Tu, Quoc Thien and Lan Nha.

Tuan Ngoc, Quoc Thien, Lan Nha, Anh Tu perform "To my younger sister":

Starting his career at the age of 4-5 at Da Lat Radio Station, then performing in Saigon, Tuan Ngoc soon revealed his musical talent. In the 1960s, he joined bands such as Blackcap, The Strawberry Four, The Top Five, specializing in foreign music. After 1975, settling in the US, he became successful with overseas lyrical music from the album Loi goi chan may (1989).

Considered a "monument" of overseas Vietnamese lyrical music, Tuan Ngoc's singing style is influenced by American and European music from the 1950s to 1980s with a warm voice and rare technique. He is also the one who created the concept of "medley" when combining Trinh Cong Son's songs.

In the 2010s, he returned to Vietnam to perform regularly, organizing the live show Rieng mot goc troi at the Hanoi Opera House (2012). In 2017, he released the album Pham Duy vol.8 - Con chut gi de nho with Tan Minh, Duc Tuan, Ho Trung Dung.

At the age of 77, Tuan Ngoc is still working hard in the arts, focusing on maintaining his health and practicing singing every day to maintain his form.

In October 2024, he celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with singer Thai Thao (daughter of musician Pham Duy) with a warm "pearl wedding". Thai Thao retired from singing in 2004 to take care of her family and none of their three daughters followed in her footsteps.

Trung Quan Idol - "Rain Saint" with a soaring voice

Born on January 20, 1989 in Da Lat, Bui Nguyen Trung Quan, also known by his stage name Trung Quan Idol, possesses a "soaring" voice inherited from his mother. He has an older brother, rapper Quan Rapsoul (Bui Nguyen Minh Quan).

Trung Quan and Ha Tran shine on stage.

Before becoming famous, Trung Quan Idol studied at the University of Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City and sang in TVC commercials. He participated in Vietnam Idol 2008 (Top 16) and 2010 (Top 8), and began to gain attention with the nickname "Rain Saint" thanks to songs about rain such as: Rain Story, Rain Mark, Rain Call, This Afternoon Without Rain Flying...

Possessing a clear, bright and soaring lirico tenor voice, Trung Quan stands out with emotional ballads. Many of his hits have left an impression, such as: Nguoi ban noi buon (with Phi Phuong Anh), Nhung cau cau khi say (with Bao Uyen), Da sai tu ud dau (with Bui Anh Tuan).

Trung Quan has won major awards such as Blue Wave, Vietnamese Song... In 2022, he participated in Mask Singer with the image of Moon Butterfly. In 2023, he participated in La ca hat ca with Ngo Kien Huy, Jun Pham, Myra Tran, Blacka.

Trung Quan organized live show 1589 to celebrate 15 years of singing in 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with guests such as Uyen Linh, Ha Tran, Van Mai Huong, Thuy Chi, making a big impression on the audience and experts.

Nguyen Thao - Soulful voice of the mountain town

Born and raised in Da Lat, Nguyen Thao started her singing career at the age of 16 in Lam Dong , then moved to Ho Chi Minh City to pursue her passion for music.

Singer Nguyen Thao.

Nguyen Thao is loved for her powerful, refined voice and artistic performance style. She stands out in lyrical, jazz and acoustic music with the ability to handle songs with emotion.

Nguyen Thao sings "Love song" by Pham Duy:

In 2004, she met musician Duong Thu, marking a major turning point in her career. Nguyen Thao often performs at tea rooms and selected music events, leaving a unique impression on music lovers. In 2011, she sang a duet with Tuan Ngoc at the Pink Grass music night in Hanoi.

Nguyen Thao does not participate in many reality TV shows or game shows, focusing on taking care of her family and quietly carrying out her own projects.

After 18 years since her debut album Stream and Grass , Nguyen Thao returns with a new studio album titled Smile, released on December 18, 2024. The album includes 6 songs composed and arranged by musician Vo Thien Thanh, expressing the stages of her vocal development and life experiences, marking an impressive return after many years of silence.

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