In the flow of Vietnamese music overseas, singer Nga Mi is known as a successor and guardian of traditional folk songs. Her smooth, soulful voice not only recreates ancient folk melodies but also evokes memories of her homeland, warming the hearts of Vietnamese people living abroad who always yearn for their roots.
Singer Nga Mi, whose real name is Ly Hang Nga, was born in 1955 and currently lives in the United States. She inherited her artistic blood from her mother – who instilled in her a love of music from an early age. Her stage name, Nga Mi, is a combination of her real name and her daughter’s name, a beautiful symbol of the continuity and connection between family and art.
From her school years, from elementary school to university, Nga Mi actively participated in school arts activities, mainly in the field of modern music. She possesses a strong, high-pitched voice with rare inner strength and resonance. With this
advantage, Nga Mi can perform vibrant, fiery, energetic, and emotional Western music while maintaining precision and technical skill in her vocal delivery. This solid vocal foundation has enabled her to perform a wide variety of musical genres.
A crucial turning point in Nga Mi’s artistic journey was her return to Vietnam to study Ca Tru (traditional Vietnamese folk singing), Xam singing, and Chau Van singing. From a modern voice, she honed her skills to make her singing clearer, smoother, and more profound, perfectly suited to folk music and the depth of traditional culture. When singing these melodies, Nga Mi’s voice becomes soft, slow, and deeply emotional, transporting listeners to a space imbued with Vietnamese character.
Preserving traditional folk melodies overseas has never been easy, but with unwavering determination and a deep love for national music, singer Nga Mi quietly pursues the path she has chosen. For her, singing is not only an art form, but also a way to preserve and spread the spiritual heritage of her ancestors to future generations.
