Saigon Soul Revival

Asian-Surf Sound and Soulful music from hedonistic pre-1975 South Vietnam.

Honouring the original composers, singers and the golden era from which this music (Nhạc Vàng) came while applying new arrangements and interpretations of old Vietnamese songs. The core band includes 5 members: Nguyễn Anh Minh (vocals), Indy Jeremy Vinh Laville (guitar & Đàn Nguyệt), Nguyễn Hương Bảo Hiếu (drums), Gabriel Kaouros (bass/perc.) and Đăng Nguyễn Khoa (keys).

With tight grooves, psychedelic textures and a powerful unique sound, SSR has performed countless shows at venues across Vietnam, including Quest Festival, Vibe Nation and Mui Ne Music & Art festivals.

All members of the band are of Vietnamese background or have a strong connection to its culture and heritage. Their music fuses Vietnamese lyrics and sounds with western rock, soul, bolero, tango and other popular genres of the period, reviving the musical heritage of Vietnam as a cultural bridge between east and west.