Concha Bernal, a singer songwriter from Colombia, will perform in a concert held early next month to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam - Colombia diplomatic relationship.

Concha Bernal will perform in a concert held on July 2 in Hanoi.

Alongside Bernal, three other artists, Andres Camilo Cupaban, Yey fry and Ramón Paez will join the concert, playing different instruments including their traditional bagpipes, drums and guitars.

The bagpipe is made from cactus and resembles a straight flute. Its sound is an essential part of many festivals in the Caribbean area in Colombia.

Another traditional instrument of the area is the Tambora drum, which carries native and African cultural influences.

Besides Vietnam, Concha Bernal and her group will tour some other Asian countries including Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, China and Indonesia this year.

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Source: VnExpress