Hoa Trang An

The name Hoa Trang An means "Ancient Flower of Hanoi," a fitting moniker for this elegant ensemble of five breathtakingly skilled and passionate young women performing the traditional music of Vietnam.

Hoa Trang An was founded in 1996 by Thanh Dan, inspired by the deep love for traditional music that she shares with the other members of the ensemble. Since then, they have performed their powerfully feminine arrangements of Vietnamese folk music in China, Thailand, Japan, and Germany, in addition to frequent performances at home in Vietnam. Though based in Hanoi, Hoa Trang An performs music from all corners of their homeland, representing the rich palette of musical styles indigenous to Vietnam.

The first studio recordings of their music will be released in late 2006 on the nonprofit CreatioNation / Earthville label, with a special guest appearance from Vietnamese virtuoso Nguyen Ngoc Khanh . Their music will also be featured in the upcoming film, Lotus and Lightning. Proceeds from the CD and the film will support village development projects in Vietnam, as well as supporting music and the arts.

The members of Hoa Trang An hope you enjoy their music.