Saigon Soul Revival

Saigon Soul Revival electrifies Ho Chi Minh City's pre-1975 Nhac Vàng - Vietnam's golden-era popular music - honoring the originals while transforming timeless songs into vibrant, contemporary live experiences. Their sound is characterized by hypnotic rhythms, exotic vocals, and a seamless blend of tradition and modernity.

Since their formation in 2016, SSR has honored the original composers and singers of the golden era while introducing new compositions and inventive reinterpretations of classic Vietnamese songs. The core lineup includes Nguyễn Anh Minh (vocals), Indy Jeremy Vinh Laville (guitar & Đàn Nguyệt), Nguyễn Hương Bảo Hiếu (drums), Gabriel Kaouros (bass & percussion), and Đăng Nguyễn Khoa (keyboards), with Thị Hải Phượng often joining as a special guest on traditional instruments like đàn tranh and đàn bầu. This combination of instruments and styles gives SSR a distinctive and powerful live presence.

SSR has performed at countless shows across Vietnam, including major festivals such as Quest Festival, Vibe Nation, and Mui Ne Music & Art Festival. Since 2023, the band has expanded internationally, appearing at WOMAD UK, X Jazz Berlin, Sống ở Berlin Festival, Festival der Kulturen, Trans Musicales (France), Festival Músicas do Mundo (Portugal), and in China. Their performances are known for their energy, authenticity, and ability to bridge cultural and generational gaps.

Supported by the British Council’s FAMLAB Fund initiative, SSR released their debut album Họa Âm Xưa in 2019 on the Saigon Supersound imprint, blending classic sounds with modern interpretations and featuring collaborations with renowned artists such as Mai Lệ Huyền and rapper Blacka. The album received international acclaim, including a Songlines Music Awards 2021 nomination and radio rotation on Radio FIP (France). Their second album, Mối Lương Duyên, was released in 2024, consolidating their reputation as one of Vietnam’s most exciting contemporary ensembles. In September 2026 Saigon Soul Revival returns—quite literally—with their new album Chốn Ta Về (“The Place We Return To”). Recorded once again in Ho Chi Minh City.