VIETNAMESE FOLK MUSIC - AO MOI CA MAU (Singer: Phuong My Chi)
(link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsCK48kpaJo)
Folk
music is one of the most popular music in Vietnam. Due to its beautiful and
popularity, many people have chosen to pursue their career in the folk music
area. One of the most spectacular singers is Phuong My Chi, who was considered one
of the youngest singer in folk music. She is from the South of Vietnam and became
famous through the reality television show named The Voice of Vietnam Kids in 2013.
The folk music has become Vietnamese traditional music for centuries.
Phuong My Chi was born in January 13, 2003 in District 8, Ho
Chi Minh City. She lives in a small house with her family which includes three
generations- her grandparents, her parents and her cousins. My Chi’s dream is to
become a singer to help her parents build a better house. Her career started
when she was only six. One of Chi’s aunt accidentally heard My Chi’s beautiful
voice when Chi sang karaoke. After that coincidence, she began to help My Chi
in singing and practicing her voice. 
In 2013, due to the courage of family, My Chi participated in
the reality show named The Voice of Vietnam Kids with the song Que em mua nuoc lu (My country during
the storm season). The judges were really impressed with her voice and
surprised that she could sing folk music. One of the judges said that he was
really surprised and happy that a ten year old child could sing Vietnamese folk
music. He believed that My Chi would improve her career in the future. After
the show, My Chi received 50 million Vietnam dong ($2,500 U.S dollars) for
winning the second prize. She also received an International elementary school
scholarship, which could help her receive a better education.
After the ceremony, My Chi continues on her career as a folk
music singer and tried to be an outstanding student at the same time. One of
her famous songs is Ao Moi Ca Mau,
which was written by Thanh Son. The song portrayed the picture of the peace and
the patriotic of people in Vietnam. Its melody reminds people of their family
and their friends.
In essence, folk music has become a necessary part in daily
life of Vietnamese. People listen to folk music to relax or reduce the daily
stress. In my opinion, folk music is a beautiful traditional music that has an
important impact on Vietnamese life. The theme of the music always surrounds
the beauty of the country and its people. Moreover, it reminds Vietnamese about
the patriotism and satisfaction of the soldiers, who had satisfied their lives
for the peace and freedom of the country. Listening to folk music everyday
makes me feel relax and reduce a lot of stress from school and daily life. Due
to its melody, folk music has comforted my stressfulness and replaced it with a
peaceful feeling. 