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Book Synopsis: On September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh read out the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence over a makeshift wired loudspeaker system to thousands of listeners in Hanoi. Five days later, Ho's Viet Minh forces set up a clandestine radio station using equipment brought to Southeast Asia by colonial traders. The revolutionaries garnered support for their coalition on air by interspersing political narratives with red music (nhạc đỏ). Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV) grew from these communist and colonial foundations to become one of the largest producers of music in contemporary Vietnam.
In this first comprehensive English-language study on the history of radio music in mainland Southeast Asia, Lonán Ó Briain examines the broadcast voices that reconfigured Vietnam's cultural, social, and political landscape over a century. Ó Briain draws on a year of ethnographic fieldwork at the VOV studios (2016-17), interviews with radio employees and listeners, historical recordings and broadcasts, and archival research in Vietnam, France, and the United States. From the Indochinese radio clubs of the 1920s to the 75th anniversary celebrations of the VOV in 2020, Voices of Vietnam: A Century of Radio, Red Music, and Revolution offers a fresh perspective on this turbulent period by demonstrating how music production and sound reproduction are integral to the unyielding process of state formation.
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Discover the captivating history of radio music in Vietnam with Voices of Vietnam: A Century of Radio, Red Music, and Revolution. Immerse yourself in a journey that starts in 1945 when Ho Chi Minh delivered the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence over a makeshift wired loudspeaker system. Witness the birth of Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV), a clandestine station that quickly grew into one of the largest music producers in contemporary Vietnam.
Lonán à Briain's comprehensive English-language study offers a fresh perspective on the cultural, social, and political landscape of Vietnam. With a year of ethnographic fieldwork at the VOV studios, interviews, historical recordings, and archival research, à Briain unearths the historical significance of radio music in shaping the nation. Experience the evolution of Vietnam's music scene, from the Indochinese radio clubs of the 1920s to the grand 75th anniversary celebrations of VOV in 2020.
Voices of Vietnam: A Century of Radio, Red Music, and Revolution delves deep into the process of state formation in Vietnam, revealing the integral role of music production and sound reproduction. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a music lover, or simply seeking a thought-provoking reading experience, this meticulously researched book is a must-have addition to your library.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Vietnam's radio revolution by order your copy of Voices of Vietnam: A Century of Radio, Red Music, and Revolution today!
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