V-pop, an abbreviation for Vietnamese popular music, is a music genre covering Vietnamese pop music from the 1990s to the present day. Cultural origins: Inspired by Pop music in North Vietnam (1980s–present) at Hanoi and Haiphong, South Vietnam (1950s-1970s) at Saigon Stylistic origins: Traditional Vietnamese; Rhythm and Blues; Hip hop; EDM; Rock music; Pop music; Ballad music Typical instruments: Vocals; drum kit; drum machine; flute; Đàn tranh; guitar; bass; keyboards; violin; saxophone; percussion