Quick answerHow does Hanoi's xẩm tàu điện differ from village-market xẩm?
Xẩm tàu điện appeared in the early 20th century as a later branch of ancient xẩm, sung on tram cars with a fast, concise rhythm and often incorporating poems by Á Nam Trần Tuấn Khải and Nguyễn Bính. Market xẩm is tied to the space of the village market, the banyan tree, the river landing and the communal house courtyard.
From the article “What is hát xẩm: from village market xẩm mats to Hanoi tram xẩm”
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