Trịnh Công Sơn

Vietnamese guitarist and composer

Trịnh Công Sơn - Vietnamese guitarist and composer
Born

1939
86 years ago

Died

April 1st, 2001
24 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Vietnam

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A prominent musician and songwriter, contributed significantly to Vietnamese music during the Vietnam War and beyond. Composed over 600 songs, with themes often reflecting love, war, and peace. Utilized poetic lyrics and various musical styles, blending traditional Vietnamese music with Western influences. Collaborated with various artists and influenced the music scene in Vietnam, establishing a lasting legacy in the country's cultural landscape.

Composed the song 'Diễm xưa'

Wrote 'Hát trên những xác người'

Contributed to the genre of Vietnamese folk music

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