About Ca trù
Ca trù is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of performing arts and Vietnamese classical music.
From Wikipedia
Ca trù, also known as hát ả đào, is a Vietnamese genre of musical storytelling performed by a featuring female vocalist, with origins in northern Vietnam. For much of its history, it was associated with a pansori-like form of entertainment that encompassed entertaining the wealthy and the royal court, as well as with ceremonies involving the performance of religious songs.
Ca trù is inscribed on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2009.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Ca trù.
- ↑ performing arts
- ↑ Vietnamese classical music
Frequently asked questions
What is Ca trù?
Ca trù is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of performing arts and Vietnamese classical music.
Where and when did Ca trù originate?
Ca trù originated in Vietnam.