Various Artists - Music From the Mountain People of Vietnam
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This remarkable collection presents otherworldly folk music from Vietnam’s Central Highlands, performed by some of the region’s most renowned musicians. Featuring soloists and small ensembles on distinctive instruments, often accompanied by vocals, the recordings span the traditions of the Jerai, Banhar, Ede, and Rongao peoples.
Captured in informal settings, the performances are raw, heartfelt, and often dreamlike. As outlined in Vincenzo Della Ratta’s liner notes, the album reflects a moment of profound cultural change: older generations carrying forward ancient practices coexist with younger musicians influenced by Western and Vietnamese styles. Traditional tuning and repertoires sit alongside cleaner, more standardised approaches, offering a vivid portrait of continuity and transformation.
Far from being a mere musical postcard, the album serves as both an authentic sonic document and a deeply affecting listening experience. It preserves rare traditions at risk of vanishing while also highlighting the new voices shaping the future of the Central Highlands’ music.
Captured in informal settings, the performances are raw, heartfelt, and often dreamlike. As outlined in Vincenzo Della Ratta’s liner notes, the album reflects a moment of profound cultural change: older generations carrying forward ancient practices coexist with younger musicians influenced by Western and Vietnamese styles. Traditional tuning and repertoires sit alongside cleaner, more standardised approaches, offering a vivid portrait of continuity and transformation.
Far from being a mere musical postcard, the album serves as both an authentic sonic document and a deeply affecting listening experience. It preserves rare traditions at risk of vanishing while also highlighting the new voices shaping the future of the Central Highlands’ music.
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