Vietnamese composer Tran Xuan Tien passes away

Vietnamese composer Tran Xuan Tien passed away at approximately 6:00 AM on October 27, reportedly due to a heart attack. Born in 1950 in Quang Ngai, he was a prominent figure in the ‘Sing for My People’ movement during the 1970s, where he was a core member of the Saigon-Gia Dinh student and youth movements.

His musical legacy includes numerous works dedicated to the youth, the nation, and children. Notable compositions include ‘Hanh khuc sinh vien’, ‘Quanh lua hong’, ‘Bai hat chia tay’, and ‘Bai ca tuoi tre’. He also composed significant children's music such as ‘Hai oi’ and ‘Thanh pho Bac Ho’.

Beyond his creative work, Tran Xuan Tien served as the former Head of the Culture and Arts Department for the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Propaganda Department. In April 2025, he was honored with the ‘Lifetime Musician for Vietnamese Music’ award by Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper.