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XAM" SONG |
The "Xam" song is
one kind of song created by the Vietnamese a long time ago and is a very special
performance. People used to walk in a group of 2 to 3 or 4 to 5 and sing, mainly
in residential areas such as a parking lot, a ferry-landing, or a market gate.
The beauty of the "Xam" song is expressed in the
rhythms and tones of the music. Its attractive and lively drum rhythms and
numerous rules of song applications make it an interesting spectacle. The "Xam"
song tells of the fate or unhappiness of the poor. Besides theses common themes,
there are funny songs with satirical implications about wrong doings, the
condemnation of outdated customs, the crimes of rulers, and the deeds of heroes.
These stories are well loved by many people.
The instruments traditionally used for the "Xam"
song are a two-stringed violin, bamboo castanets, and two "Xam" drums.
Today, "Xam" singers no longer exist, but their ancient art is still
kept alive and respected.
