Young singer Zélie and her journey of connecting Vietnam and France through music

On the night of October 5, French pop-rock band Zélie brought Ho Chi Minh City audiences an energetic musical space at Golden Bird's stage (An Khanh Ward), within the framework of the Asian tour organized by the French Institute in Vietnam.

Overview of the POP - ROCK music night: ZÉLIE organized by the French Institute in Vietnam in An Khanh ward on the evening of October 5 - Photo: THANH HIỆP

The Pop-Rock Concert Program: Zélie is one of the activities to promote Vietnamese-French cultural exchange through music , especially targeting young people.

Music is considered a universal language - overcoming language barriers, touching human emotions and helping us understand each other better.

Through these music nights, Vietnamese audiences have the opportunity to discover young French musical talents, while also creating a space for sincere exchange, where French artists and Vietnamese audiences can connect, share joy and emotions.

Talented young French singer Zélie Claeyssen in her performance on the evening of October 5 - Photo: THANH HIEP

Pop-rock group Zélie performed a series of shows, leading the audience's emotions into her inner world , where her anxieties, hurts and emotions were transformed into captivating musical melodies - Photo: THANH HIỆP

The youthful and emotional voice of Zélie Claeyssen - lead singer of the pop-rock group Zélie - winner of the FAIR 2024 award, conquered the audience with melodies that blended pop, rock and urban sounds.

The atmosphere of the music night was filled with energy, applause and moments when the audience sang along to each song despite many language differences.

Coming to Vietnam for the first time, the female singer shared with Tuoi Tre Online that this was an emotional journey.

"I'm experiencing Vietnam for the first time, and everything is so different from France. Here, everything is vibrant and colourful. The people are so friendly - from the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like close friends. I was really touched," she said.

The music night also featured guest band Jaigon Orchestra and young female singer Dreamwork from Vietnam, helping to connect music and culture between Vietnam and France.

This tour is the final leg of the journey to promote her debut album Un million de petits chocs (A million little shocks) - considered a "musical diary" recording Zélie's emotions and experiences in the early years of her career.

During the Asia tour, she also introduced the lead single for her second album, expected to be released in early 2026.

Many young Vietnamese people who love French music and culture attended the music night - Photo: THANH HIEP

Many French people living in Ho Chi Minh City also came to join in the atmosphere of Vietnamese-French music exchange - Photo: THANH HIEP

For Zélie, bringing her music to a faraway country like Vietnam and being warmly welcomed by the audience is a memorable experience. The singer sees it as a great source of motivation, giving her more confidence and inspiration to continue creating on her upcoming musical journey.

At just 22 years old, Zélie Claeyssen is already a prominent face in the French music scene with her pop-rock style mixed with modern urban music. Her Asian tour lasts from October 3 to 11, with stops in Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue and Hanoi.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the show also featured Jaigon Orchestra and Dreamwork, bringing a youthful, vibrant atmosphere. When the show ended, Zélie smiled and said in Vietnamese: "Thank you very much!", and the audience responded with a long applause.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ca-si-tre-zelie-va-hanh-trinh-ket-noi-viet-phap-bang-am-nhac-20251006002004451.htm