Vietnamese famed composer dies, aged 88VietNamNet Bridge – Famed Vietnamese composer Hoang Van died Sunday, aged 88. Rest in peace: Composer Hoang Van. He was best known as a veteran composer during the two Indochina wars. He held many significant positions in the military before being sent to receive music training at Beijing Central Conservatory of Music when the wars ended. Van was widely known for his war epic song Ho Keo Phao (Artillery Pulling Chant), which was popular in North Vietnam in 1954.

Source: VietNamNet News February 05, 2018 04:07 UTC