Ngoc Chau, the singer of love songs from Quang Nam

Dang Ngoc Chau devoted all his emotions to songs about his homeland. Photo: Character provided

In today's musical world, not many singers choose their own path with folk music. It is even rarer when that person is not a professional artist, but a civil servant, working day in and day out in the administrative work. Ngoc Chau, a boy born and raised in the countryside of Thang Binh, with a sweet, warm voice, still quietly sows love, spreading the beauty of the land and people of Quang Nam through emotional songs.

From her beloved homeland of Quang Nam to the lands imbued with the soul of her homeland such as Thang Binh, Nong Son, Hiep Duc, Duy Xuyen, Tien Phuoc, Bac Tra My, Phu Ninh, Tam Ky, Dien Ban… each homeland through Ngoc Chau's voice seems to be breathed into life, becoming lively and full of emotions.

Quang Nam, the memory in me, Quang Nam, the song of pride, Tam Ky, the city of love, Tam Ky, the season of white flowers, Thang Binh, the nostalgia for the countryside, Duy Xuyen in me, Dien Ban like the motherland, Hiep Duc, the song of love, Returning to Phu Ninh… are the soulful melodies that Chau has performed. Those rustic, peaceful countrysides appear close, deep in each verse.

Chau confided that he was probably the lucky one to be loved and trusted by musicians and authors to entrust their spiritual children, which are songs imbued with the spirit of their homeland. It was from this trust that he came to the homeland music genre in a very natural way, as if it was fate.

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I love the lyrics and melodies of songs about my homeland. Each lyric contains not only the musician’s emotions but also the confession of a son of Quang. I love this land so I put all my emotions into each verse.
Mr. Dang Ngoc Chau

Late at night, when the city has fallen asleep, is when he finds refuge in music . "Music helps me calm down after stressful working hours. Sometimes just humming a few lines makes me feel lighter, and my hometown feels a little closer" - he said.

Choosing his own musical path, Ngoc Chau does not follow the vibrant hits, does not blend in with the modern youth music trend. Instead, he quietly chooses folk music, a poetic music genre that requires deep empathy and a powerful voice to fully convey emotions in each note.

VIDEO - Mr. Dang Ngoc Chau performs the song Tam Ky, the city of love by musician Huynh Duc Long.

Musician Huynh Duc Long, who has written many songs about his hometown Quang Nam, has entrusted his works to Ngoc Chau's voice. He shared: "Although not a professional singer, Ngoc Chau possesses a high, clear, wide-range and powerful voice. What is special is that Chau conveys the author's spirit and emotions very well through the song. When performing works by musicians and authors such as Xuan Ba, Ho Xuan Huong, Nguyen Duy Khoi, Le Huy Hung... or my own songs, Chau sings with all the soul of a son of Quang. Chau not only demonstrates technique but also conveys deep emotions, helping listeners clearly feel the love of the land and people of Quang Nam through each verse. It is that sincerity and empathy that has created a very unique, rustic, hometown-style but moving voice."

Perhaps, Dang Ngoc Chau's love for his homeland is reflected in each song, in each time he sings in front of an audience. Even without the bright stage lights, he still persistently keeps the fire of his homeland music burning as a way to show gratitude to the land that raised him.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/ngoc-chau-nguoi-hat-tinh-que-xu-quang-3156776.html