Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Pop stars struggle to win hearts of fans

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Pop stars struggle to win hearts of fans

A number of singers jostled for fan attention this past year but few won lasting admiration.
Aimless axes? Together with other popular rock bands, Thuy Trieu Do lent a soulful set to the rock concert Rock Storm. — VNS Photo Truong Vi
HCM CITY — Where’s the next big thing in pop music?
A number of singers have jostled for fans’ attention over the past year, but few have hit it big.
A generation of singers rose to fame in the 2003 edition of the Sao Mai (Morning Star) televised Singing Contest, including Kasim Hoang Vu, Phuong Linh, My Dung, and Thai Thuy Linh, but few have struck a chord with audiences lately.
Singers like Ho Quynh Huong and Khanh Linh have had a hit song or two, only to watch their popularity quickly fade.
A few years back, My Tam was the most popular star in Viet Nam, with songs like Yeu Dai Kho (Love Naively) and Uoc Gi (Wishing), while Dam Vinh Hung enchanted them with his Binh Minh Mang Em Di (You Leave When the Dawn Comes) and Quang Dung made fans with Vi Do La Em (Because It’s You). But their recent songs have left fans cold.

more info->Viet Nam News

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.