Why was 'soul mate' Thu Phuong absent from the music night Viet Anh returned to Vietnam?

Singer Thu Phuong is considered by many audiences to be the best singer of Vietnamese-English music. The musician explained why she will not sing at the concert marking his return to Vietnam.

Live concert "Autumn of Phuong" celebrates 25 years of Thu Phuong singing Viet Anh in 2022 - Photo: HUU HANH

On the evening of November 7, Xin Chao Entertainment met with the press in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce the series of music nights Singing in the middle of nature .

The most special of these is the Viet Anh music night - Ve nha, ve giu trong thien nhien on November 23. This is the first live show of the musician Chua bao gioi in Vietnam after many years living with his family in New Zealand.

Why is Thu Phuong absent?

The Viet Anh music night will feature singers Le Hieu, Thuy Chi, Phuong Vu, Tran Minh Dung, taking place at Flower Island - Eco Village Saigon River ( Dong Nai ) on the evening of November 23.

In addition, the music night also features actor Binh Minh as narrator, conductor Tran Nhat Minh and musician Anh Khoa.

Musician Viet Anh shares about the upcoming show - Photo: DANG KHUONG

Musician Viet Anh shared: "For me, music is not just about singing about love. It can be more peaceful, to connect people with nature. When I realized that idea, I knew that this was what I had been looking for for a long time."

For a long time, singer Thu Phuong has been considered the best singer of Vietnamese-English music. The two names are closely linked together, considered soul mates in music, especially through songs like Chua bao gio , Dong song lo dang .

The fact that Thu Phuong will not be participating in the upcoming music night makes the press regretful.

Musician Viet Anh - Photo: MILY

Responding to Tuoi Tre Online about this, musician Viet Anh said: "Artists are always very busy and have schedules that do not overlap.

Viet Anh and Thu Phuong have plans together but this is a quiet moment.

We just worked together for Ha Anh Tuan's show in Australia, talked about plans but currently each of us has our own work so we will come back soon."

Musician Viet Anh is not afraid that the audience will get bored if the two names Thu Phuong - Viet Anh often appear together.

"There have been many songs together, many things together. I don't mind that, two names can't always be together, Phuong also has her own programs and so do I" - he said.

Musician Viet Anh was born in 1976, famous for his romantic, lyrical style. His most prominent songs are: The River Is Wandering , Night Dreaming of the City , Flowers Have Gold There , The Seasons of Flowers Left Behind , No More Autumn , Airport Rain , Never , My Love Sings , City of Fog ...

The most successful singers with his music are Thu Phuong, Lam Truong, Quang Dung, later Hoang Bach, Uyen Linh, Trung Quan, Nguyen Thao and Dam Vinh Hung...

In addition to composing love songs, Viet Anh also writes music for films, instrumental music, and musicals.

Famous band Saigon Boys reunites

Singing in the Nature first debuted in 2022, and this is the third time this series of music nights has been organized by Xin Chao Live Music.

In addition to the Viet Anh music night, the upcoming Singing in the Nature music night series also includes the Huong Tram show in Vinh city on October 26;

Vu Cat Tuong's music night on December 15; Saigon Boys' music night (musician Viet Anh's band) with Lam Truong, Phuong Thanh, Tuan Hung on January 12, 2025.

During the heyday of Blue Wave, Saigon Boys was a famous band, performing on all the big stages in Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon Boys consists of six members: Tuan Thang (leader), Viet Anh, Anh Khoa, Anh Tuan, Hoang My and Viet Thanh.

Along with Viet Anh's return to Vietnam to pursue musical activities, Saigon Boys also reunited on stage with three veteran singers Lam Truong, Phuong Thanh, and Tuan Hung.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vi-sao-tri-ky-thu-phuong-vang-mat-trong-dem-nhac-viet-anh-tro-ve-viet-nam-20241107200149007.htm