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Real name Ngo Quang Binh, born 1948 in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
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Attended Nguyen Trai High School, then Faculty of Sciences, Saigon, 1960-1970.
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Studied classical violin with Professor Do The Phiet, and music theory with Professor Hung Lan at the National Conservatory of Music, Saigon, 1960's.
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Worked as Air Traffic Controller, Tan Son Nhut Airport, Saigon, 1970-1975.
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Head of musical group Luan Phien, VietNam Army Radio, Saigon, 1970-1975.
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Began to write music in 1963. In February 65, completed his first song "Chieu Nay Khong Co Em", then "Mua Thu Cho Em", then songs from poems by Nguyen Sa such as "Paris Co Gi La Khong Em","Tuoi 13"… While attending college, performed to introduce his music at art institutions, cultural centers and university halls...
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In 74, with a group of friends, made first album entitled "Tinh Ca Ngo Thuy Mien", with 17 songs written between 65-72 and performed by well known artists such as Thai Thanh, Khanh Ly, Le Thu, Chau Ha, Thanh Lan, Son Ca, Duy Trac, Duy Quang, Kim Tuan, with the harmonic arrangement by Van Phung. A few notable songs: Tu Giong Hat Em, Mat Biec, Giang Ngoc, Ao Lua Ha Dong, Niem Khuc Cuoi...
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In October 78, escaped Vietnam and landed in Malaysia. After a few months in their refugee camp, went to Montreal, Canada, to unite with family.
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In November 79, married his sweet heart, then in 80 emigrated to the USA, first San Diego, then Orange County, California.
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In 81, received a BS degree in Computer Science , and since then works for Washington State as Computer Information Consultant.
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In 82, Musician Ngoc Chanh produced the album "Ngo Thuy Mien 2", which includes songs written in the USA, such as "Ban Tinh Ca Cho Em", "Nang Paris, Nang Saigon", "Doc Mo", 'Mua Thu Xa Em".., and one sole song written in Saigon after 75 "Em Con Nho Mua Xuan".
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In 93, Thuy Nga Video produced the CD and Video "Tinh Ca Ngo Thuy Mien", which includes a few songs written before 75 and new ones written during 80-90, such as "Ban Tinh Ca Cho Em", "Em Ve Mua Thu","Tinh Cuoi Chan May"...
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In 97, Thuy Nga Video distributed the new CD "Ngo Thuy Mien Va Nhung Sang Tac Moi", and also made video out of a few songs written in 90's such as "Rieng Mot Goc Troi", "Trong Noi Nho Muon Mang", "Mien Khuc", "O Noi Nao Em Con Nho", "Mot Doi Quen Lang"...
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In 98, book center Van Khoa published a book entitled "Goc Troi Ngo Thuy Mien".
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The newest song written in 2000 "Mua Tren Cuoc Tinh Toi" was introduced and performed for the first time by singer Hoang Nam at the musical gala "Ngo Thuy Mien, 4 Decades of Love Songs", taken place at La Mirada Theatre, California, on September 3rd, 2000.
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