519 - How Did A Math Teacher Build Vietnam’s Most Iconic Indie Music Venue? - Duc-Anh Vo (Chú Đa)
Published: August 1, 2026
Duration: 59:35
In this episode, Ken sits down with Duc Anh Vo (Chú Đa / DA), co-founder of the legendary Hanoi Rock City (HRC).
DA reflects on his unique journey from studying financial mathematics in the UK to returning home in 2010 and founding a grassroots venue that transformed Vietnam’s independent music scene. He breaks down the stark cultural contrast between Hanoi’s introspective, music-first audience and Saigon’s vibrant nightlife, explains why original Vietnamese indie artists struggled to find a stage 15 years ago, and details how HRC trained a new generation of concertgoers to pay for local ar...