About Quan họ
Quan họ is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of Vietnamese folk music.
From Wikipedia
Quan họ singing is a Vietnamese folk music style characterized both by its antiphonal nature, with alternating groups of female and male singers issuing musical challenges and responses. Quan họ is common in rituals and festivals, and a common theme in many songs is love and sentimentality as experienced by young adults. Quan họ was named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage practice in 2009.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Quan họ.
- ↑ Vietnamese folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Quan họ?
Quan họ is a music genre that emerged in Vietnam. It is usually classed as a form of Vietnamese folk music.
Where and when did Quan họ originate?
Quan họ originated in Vietnam.