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| Vietnamese People’s Artist Y Moan |
The artist’s funeral will be held in the central highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot in Daklak Province on Tuesday morning. The artist wants to be buried in his garden to be always close with his family.
Born in 1957 in an poor Ede ethnic family, Y Moan started to sing at age seven when he joined a traditional ethnic band in Daklak Province. He studied at the Hanoi Conservatory of Music from 1979 until 1986.
Y Moan was famous for songs such as Oi M’Drak (Hey, M’Drak), Ly ca phe Ban Me (Ban Me coffee cup), Giac mo Chapi (Chapi’s Dream) and Doi chan tran (Bare foot), which expressed his love for his homeland.
Y Moan performed internationally in China, North Korea, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Poland and France.
In 1997, Y Moan was recognized as a Meritorious Artist, for exceptional artistic achievements. In 2000 the Culture and Information Ministry recognized his lifetime career achievements. He also has been honored as People’s Artist, the highest honor given by the State for artists.
