Live and direct from Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Soul Revival is on a mission to bring back the raw sound of 1960s and 70s Vietnamese soul music, uncovering a beautiful part of the country's culture and history that has remained dormant for so long.

Reinterpretations of the golden era are combined with the sweetest original grooves in the spirit of Saigon’s pre-1975 sound. Seductive vocals glide through a rock tight, richly layered and multi-stylistic soundscape, moving from universal themes of love and heartbreak to an exploration of destiny shaped through personal experience.

We’re thrilled to host this exceptionally special show on our stage. Don’t miss this rare gem!

The Jam Jar Presents
Saigon Soul Revival
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Tuesday 27th October
7pm - 10pm
The Jam Jar, Bristol

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Soul Revival (SSR) has been bringing alternative pre-1975 music from Saigon back to the stage since 2016. Through electrifying live performances, the band honors the original composers and singers of the golden era of Nhạc Vàng, while applying new compositions and interpretations of old Vietnamese songs.

The core lineup consists of five members: Nguyễn Anh Minh (vocals), Indy Jeremy Vinh Laville (guitar & Đàn Nguyệt), Nguyễn Hương Bảo Hiếu (drums), Gabriel Kaouros (bass/percussion), and Đăng Nguyễn Khoa (keys).With tight grooves, psychedelic textures, and a powerful, distinctive sound, SSR has performed countless shows across Vietnam, including major events such as Quest Festival, Vibe Nation, and Mui Ne Music & Art Festival.In 2017, the band participated in the nationally renowned TV format Ban Nhạc Việt (known internationally as The Band) and performed live during the release tours for the Saigon Supersound Compilation series in Vietnam.

Since 2023, SSR has expanded internationally, performing in the UK and Australia at WOMAD, in Germany at Sống ở Berlin Festival and Festival der Kulturen, in France at Trans Musicales, in Portugal at Festival Músicas do Mundo, as well as in China and other countries.

Special (Live) guest Hải Phượng Nguyễn was introduced to the Đàn Tranh (Vietnamese 16-stringed zither) at the tender age of five and began her formal training on the instrument at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music two years later. Hải Phượng won the Silver Medal at Ho Chi Minh City's Festival of Singers, Dancers and Professional Musicians in 1989, and the First Prize at the "National Competition of Đàn Tranh for Young Talents" in 1992. Today she also teaches Đàn Tranh at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music and plays the Đàn Bầu. She recorded with the band for their debut album “Họa Âm Xưa” as well as the follow up “Mối Lương Duyên” and „Chốn Ta Về“. Ms Hải Phượng Nguyễn add up to the live performances whenever it's possible for her.