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The music event is organized by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) and EU member countries in Hanoi as part of the “European Village 2023” project.  Female jazz musician Kira Linn. Photo: Goethe Institut Indonesia A jazz night titled “Illusion” will be performed by German artist Kira Linn and her music called Linntett on May 14 at 6pm at Ly Thai To Monument, Hoan Kiem Lake Pedestrian Street. Inspired by international contemporary artists such as Billie Eilish, Hiatus Kaiyote and Bon Iver, the “Illusion” features a wide range of music, from jazz to pop, indie to electro, neo-soul and R&B, or somewhere between authentic jazz gesture, neo-soul romanticism and late-irreverent Nintendo pop, all played by three saxophonists accompanied by Rhodes, electric bass and drums. This is the first time Kira Linn’s brand has toured in Asia, at the invitation of the Goethe-Institut Southeast Asia. In addition, the band will also have a collaboration concert with H...

The Swedish Music Moments exhibition, as part of the European Village event taking place from 12 to 14 May 2023 in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, celebrates contributions by legendary Swedish bands namely ABBA, Avicii, Ace of Base, Robin, Roxette, and more.  A Vietnamese visitor enjoys Swedish music at the event taking place in Hanoi on May 12-14. Photo: Lam Pham “Sweden’s musical achievements are truly remarkable,” said Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam Ann Måwe. “As a small country with a population of 10 million, located partly within the Arctic Circle, Sweden has become a leader in the world of top music. The Swedish Music Moments exhibition celebrates this incredible success story and allows audiences to discover the rich musical pop heritage of Sweden,” she noted. Swedish songwriters and producers have been behind many of the top hits on the US Billboard chart since the mid-1990s, establishing themselves as leading players in the international pop music scene. Sweden h...