Marking his career with songs performed with the public
Musician, People's Artist The Hien was born in 1955 in Nam Dinh. He was a singer of the Bong Sen Music and Dance Troupe (HCMC) before starting his composing career in 1982 with his debut song "When the balls fly", which was quickly well received by the audience.
His name is associated with many popular works such as "Memories of Love Tracks", "Wherever You Go", " Waiting in the Rain", "Dau Doi hoi", "Hoang hon mau do", "Vao len ban minh"...
Musician The Hien is also famous for other music songs such as "Nhan Lan Vuong", "Hat about anh", "Toc em sau co"... and many other famous songs.
Throughout his composing career, The Hien was recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization as "Musician who wrote the most about the theme of soldiers" in 2012. In the same year, he was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist, and in March this year, he received the title of People's Artist - a worthy award for his long-time contributions to Vietnamese music.
His music aims at optimism, inspiring love for life and faith in people. People's Artist The Hien not only composed but also directly performed and traveled in the border, islands, and remote areas. Thanks to his close attachment to life, his songs are always close, easy to sing, and easy to spread.
Simple life and passing away leave regrets
In the last years of his life, The Hien still maintained a simple and harmonious lifestyle. He rarely appears at major events, but is not afraid to participate in tours to serve soldiers, students and charity programs.
friends and colleagues remember him as a gentle, humble artist, ready to lead the young generation. That is why many people call him "the artist of youth and the soldier".
Despite his declining health due to terminal lung cancer, metastasis and having experienced a stroke, he still composed regularly, considering music a joy and a source of motivation for life. On the evening of October 1, 2025, musician The Hien passed away at Military Hospital 175, Ho Chi Minh City due to acute respiratory failure, at the age of 70.
His passing left a regret for many generations of audiences who have grown up with his music. The Hien is gone, but songs about soldiers, about youth, about love for the homeland will live forever, as a reminder of a talented musician who has been attached to the singing voice and the hearts of the people all his life.
