If Music Could Talk – June 7 2026 – Y VÂN: THE LOST SOUNDS OF SAIGON
Tune in at 7pm for an exclusive interview with Khoa Ha & Victor Velle.
I talked with Khoa and Victor about the making of “Y VÂN: THE LOST SOUNDS OF SAIGON” – a documentary focused on Khoa Ha’s journey to connect with her grandfather Y Văn’s music. Y Văn was one of the most popular and prolific composers of music in Vietnam in the 60s and 70s.
The film has been screening around the country in the past few months, and I interviewed them both to find out more about the music of Vietnam, and the story behind the film.
I’ll also be playing some very old 45s from my personal collection, featuring songs all written by Y Văn himself and sung by a variety of different singers, in a multitude of different unique styles, moods, and rhythms!
Show archive
Playlist
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Ha Thanh, “Ảo Ảnh”
from Chuyện Tình Trương Chi Mỵ Nương (Dĩa Hát M 3427-28) - EP
Đĩa Hát Việt Nam - 1990
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Phương Tâm, “60 Năm”
from Magical Nights: Saigon Surf, Twist & Soul (1964-1966)
Sublime Frequencies - 2021
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Thanh Vũ, “Nếu Mình Còn Yêu Nhau (mashed potatoes)”
from Saigon Supersound, Vol. 1
Saigon Supersound - 2017
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Trung Chinh, “Mối Tình Câm”
from Không Phải Tại Chúng Mình (Dĩa Hát 1051-2219) - EP
Sóng Nhạc - 1968
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Connie Kim, “Muốn Hỏi Tại Sao”
from Thanh Thúy 22 - Những Vùng Đất Mang Tên Anh
Trung Tâm Thanh Thúy - 1974
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Carol Kim, “Trôi Vào Xứ Mộng”
from Thanh Thúy 22 - Những Vùng Đất Mang Tên Anh
Trung Tâm Thanh Thúy - 1974
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Saigon Soul Revival, “Nào Ta Cùng Hát (Patchworks Ashby Mix)”
from Nào Ta Cùng Hát - EP
INFRACom! - 2020