Lynda Trang Dai

Lynda Trang Dai (b. 1960's) is a popular and an unconventional singer in Vietnamese music.

Having taken cues from Madonna, Lynda Trang Dai is one of the first singers in the Vietnamese music scene not to use the status quo, using crop tops and full-on Western-style makeup.

Marilyn Monroe is a key inspiration for Madonna, and in turn, Madonna is a key inspiration for Lynda Trang Dai.

Since the 1980's, female Vietnamese singers, including those in its diaspora, like Lynda Trang Dai, for esample, have been influenced by Madonna, who, in turn, is inspired by Marilyn Monroe.

Known as the Vietnamese Madonna, Lynda Trang Dai has endured controversy within the Vietnamese community with her on-stage persona, which contrasts with Vietnamese cultural norms.

In her normal life, Lynda Trang Dai maintains a more traditional Vietnamese lifestyle.

Some people within the Vietnamese community, in particular younger generations, regard Lynda Trang Dai for her role in bridging both American and Vietnamese cultures.