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^Contrasting pop and classical music in Vietnam^
Music, something
internationally enjoyed in countless variations, by undoubtedly different
cultures, but how dose music change from generation to generation? What makes
some music popular and another masterful piece underground? Last of all why is
each generation’s music so shockingly different?
For 20 years
Vietnamese pop music, also known as Vpop, was suppressed by the government to
raise patriotism by limiting music to classical and folk songs centered on the
war movement. By 1995 Vpop made a difficult come back, with virtually no
industry backing, and little fallowing.
Early in the 21st
century with new found artists, producers and more Vpop had formed an industry
and gained strong, and currently growing, support from the youth of Nam.
However with popularity comes opposition and disdain from another party.
Speculations consist of "They can’t dance", "No Style", or
"They just copied Kpop or Jpop!" Others argue "Tradition is good
yet it still needs to be modernized and keep up with the time!" What do
you think? Is this just another copy of pop in other country, just a fad, or
perhaps quickly going downhill?
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