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CAMA FESTIVAL - Synergy Represents again

Two years running and Synergy artists have once again been invited to play at the CAMA Festival. This year Machete.Sex.Mix and Zamina will be representing and there is no doubt that they deserve the invitation. Over the past year Zamina have unquestionably played more gigs and attracted more people than any band based in Hanoi. If you have not heard them yet, this is going to be a show to write home about. Machete.Sex.Mix as the name implies is a high octane, hard hitting fusion of midi-metal-grunge band. Be prepared to mosh, jump and raise your hands as these lads bring it. Also from Hanoi 'Go Lim' will be showing the crowd what is happening in the capital. This is certainly one of the highlights of the year and should not be missed. International bands playing on the day: ...

Massive May

Hanoi has truly shaken off the winter hibernation. The city is alive with events this month and it has started to almost be impossible to keep up with what's happening. Synergy this month launches THREE events that are going to be fairly unique. On the 12th of May, we host the first House Sessions party. To be frank, we simply got tired of hearing the cheesy house music in the city and decided to throw the gauntlet down and attempt to take party goers on a journey of house music. Bring the glow sticks, whistles and PLUR attitudes. May 19 sees Synergy introduce two recently added bands at Synergy Live, Yo Chi! have been hitting the old quarter with vigour in the past few months. After seeing them perform early in April, we could not let them go unoticed. Expect superb musicianship an...

Zamina 'Are You Ready?'

The album took heaps of work and time and is finally available for sale. Keep an eye out for them at our events or email us directly to make an order in Hanoi. 100.000 VND info@smpasia.org

VN TRIBES INTERVIEW

The electronic music scene in Hanoi seems to be upgrading and evolving weekly! Synergy caught up with VN Tribes a fairly new duo of DjY and Pat who combine electronic beats with various samples and recordings collected from Vietnam. Could you tell us how or why you formed VN TRIBES? DjY : VN TRIBES is a logical path that leads 2 friends, who are also musicians, to start working together. Beyond that, we find that there is something fascinating in a country rich of 53 different ethnic minorities. Those tribes have their own culture, language and codes, and our music intends to reflect that. Sampling sounds everywhere inVietnam, whether they come from people, traditional instruments or various ethnic and anachronistic noises... and input those sounds into a very contemporary music such a...