Singer Dong Quan and TDB group: Honored to attend the Festival...

Singer Dong Quan and TDB group will sing together in the 3rd "Honoring Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" Festival organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper.

The five members of the TDB group include: Hoang Trung Anh, Chau Nhat Tin, Huy Truong, Van Hau and La Tran Duc Thien.

Members of TDB group (from left to right, from top to bottom): Chau Nhat Tin, Hoang Trung Anh, Huy Truong, La Tran Duc Thien and Van Hau. (Photo: DAN HUY)

Reporter : What is the common denominator between you and the TDB group?

- DONG QUAN: These are 5 young singers who have been with Lac Long Quan Stage Club for the past 4 years. They studied vocal music, basic music theory, and knew how to play musical instruments before learning acting. They are students of People's Artist Hong Van, Meritorious Artist Huu Chau, and artist Huu Nghia. Among them, some are students of the University of Theater and Cinema in Ho Chi Minh City. I was invited to perform in the program "School Stage" organized by the Department of Culture and Sports in Ho Chi Minh City, so I met and sang with these young singers. Recently, we also participated in the music exchange program of the song composition campaign "The Country is Full of Joy" and the Mai Vang Award - organized by the Lao Dong Newspaper. The common denominator is that we are all passionate about music, eager to contribute and actively participate in social work.

. Why did the group choose the name TDB? What genre of music does the group pursue?

- HOANG TRUNG ANH: We named the group "Thai Di Ban" (abbreviated TDB), to remind ourselves not to follow the market and compose songs that lack artistry and negatively affect musical tastes. We remind each other to be serious and responsible in everything we do. We pursue the hip hop and rap genres - because they are close to young people.

Speaking of TDB group, do you have any memorable memories ?

- DONG QUAN: We used to sing the songs: "My beloved city" (musician Thanh Truc), "Youth of Uncle Ho's generation" (musician Trieu Dang), "My hometown's Tet holiday" (musician Tu Huy)... Those are unforgettable memories when I performed with my young colleagues at TDB. The members of the TDB group are very serious about their work and aspire to spread beautiful living values ​​in the community.

In the Gala program "The Country Rises" taking place on the evening of May 17 at Gigamall Trade Center (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City), TDB group and I will perform the song "HCMC - 50 years of sharing a joy" by musician Nguyen Duy Khoi, winning 3rd prize in the contest to compose the theme song "The Country Full of Joy".

Singer Dong Quan (Photo provided by the character)

. TDB group had an impressive performance in the program Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification through "Unification Symphony" directed by People's Artist Le Thuy. What does this mean to the group members?

- HUY TRUONG: We were very happy and excited to sing in the rain with the enthusiastic support of the audience. This is even more meaningful when we were able to perform at an important event of the country. This is an unforgettable memory for TDB on our career journey.

How is the work divided among team members to create effective connections and aim for high - quality products of TDB?

- VAN HAU: I am responsible for mixing, arranging and being in charge of the studio. Hoang Trung Anh and Chau Nhat Tin are in charge of composing the songs. Huy Truong writes the rap lyrics, while La Tran Duc Thien plays the guitar, Chau Nhat Tin plays the drums when the group performs Acoustic.

TDB Group

On May 17, TDB group and singer Dong Quan will perform and interact with the audience at the "Honoring Vietnamese Coffee and Tea 2025" Festival . How did you prepare?

- DONG QUAN: I will sing and interact with the audience with 2 songs about coffee: "Ly ca phe Ban Me" (composed by Nguyen Cuong) and "Ca phe giai dieu cau muong" (composed by Nguyen Huong Thanh), and TDB will introduce the songs: "Goc pho mau ca phe", "Dieu dang ca phe pho", "Em nho huong ca phe ben anh"... and the songs that the group has loved by the audience of students: "Tu TP HCM mien ve liet ve lich su", "Loving the city, writing historical epic", "Rap nha Moc", "Noi vong tay lon"...

The exchange also has the participation of some female guest singers, friends who have been with TDB. It promises to create an explosion in the music exchange program at Gigamall Trade Center as part of the series of art activities of the "Honoring Vietnamese Coffee - Tea" Festival in 2025.

As a "special" member of TDB , can you share more about the process of bonding with the group?

- LA TRAN DUC THIEN: I was born and raised in Hon Dat, Kien Giang, and was introduced by singer Chau Nhat Tin to join Lac Long Quan Theater Club. In the past, I have been associated with the School Theater Club with hundreds of performances. Before coming to music, I was trained as a model. In 2024, I participated in a performance in Jakarta - Indonesia, introducing the fashion show "Dz by Rita Dzung" by designer Rita Dzung - Doan Phuong Dung, with the collection "Welcome to Vietnam".

I participated in the Mister Vietnam 2024 contest and studied acting at the University of Theatre and Cinema in Ho Chi Minh City. By joining TDB, I hope to contribute to spreading positive community values ​​such as messages of environmental protection; enthusiastically studying and working... to join hands in building the country.

I was proud to be present at the Art Gala "The Country Rises" organized by the Lao Dong Newspaper. At the 30th Mai Vang Awards Ceremony, I had the honor to perform with People's Artist Kim Xuan, People's Artist Tan Giao, and singer Hoang Trung Anh with the medley "HCMC Desire and Faith". That was an unforgettable beautiful memory for me.

What does singer Dong Quan want to say to his young TDB colleagues?

- DONG QUAN: Nowadays, music is very competitive. TDB group has its own direction but needs to make more efforts to produce quality music products. The group's music products need to be associated with national and traditional folklore, to remind young people not to forget their roots.

In recent times, through music, TDB has contributed to bringing Vietnamese youth a fresher perspective on culture and aesthetics, thereby influencing a healthy lifestyle towards the community. These are the advantages that TDB needs to promote, thereby contributing to stimulating the creativity of young people, practically contributing to the goal of developing the cultural industry in Ho Chi Minh City.

Connect with Southern amateur music

Singer Van Hau said: "In the near future, TDB group will perform with the group of Meritorious Artist Phuong Hau and musician Le Dung. The group's youthful melodies will blend with the music of Southern amateur music, this combination aims to bring the art of amateur music closer to young audiences."

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ca-si-dong-quan-va-nhom-tdb-vinh-du-gop-mat-tai-le-hoi-ton-vinh-ca-phe-tra-viet-196250510205517008.htm