Asheville-based singer-songwriter Ben Phantom’s father never talked about his time in Vietnam. So when he finally decided to go back for a visit after 42 years in the United States, Phantom brought a video camera.
As he filmed the sights and sounds of his father’s homeland, their family cemetery and the homes of family , he started writing a song. Three years later, Phantom’s song and music video “Saigon” tell the story of his father’s return home. The musician s host Anita Rao to talk about his father’s story, their travels in Vietnam and how the pandemic has shaped the year for the musician.
"Saigon" Official Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbZbvsufq9Q
