Laos: Traditional Music of the South / Various: Laos: Traditional Music of the South
Laos: Traditional Music of the South / Various: Laos: Traditional Music of the South
Format: CD
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Artist: Laos: Traditional Music of the South / Various
Label: Unesco
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093077804220
Genre: International
The Laotian national instrument is the khène, typically an eighty centimeter (roughly a two and a half foot) long mouth organ constructed of seven or eight pairs of bamboo pipes that are connected with a small, hollowed-out hardwood reservoir into which air is blown. It's sound is similar to that of a violin, and it may be played as a solo instrument or to accompany singers and instrumental ensembles. The khène also occurs in a two meter (approximately six and a half foot) version, which few musicians have powerful enough lungs to master.The khène can be heard on most of the tracks in this recording, which includes ritual music, wedding music, and songs such as "Lam Sithandone" sung by professional singers Thao and Nang Sikhone.This collection of traditional Laotian music was compiled by Jacques Brunet, a musicologist who studied the music of Southeast Asia and Indonesia. He also produced the UNESCO album Indonesia - Music from West Java (UNESC08041) Liner notes cite the strong influence of Khmers on the culture and music of southern Laos.
Tracks:
1.1 Pheng Phi Fa
1.2 Lam Sithandone
1.3 Pheng Kom
1.4 Music for the Ceremony of the Buffalo Sacrifice
1.5 Sut Sa Men/Ma It Thiet Lo Hat/Tit Sut Noi
1.6 Pheng Soysonthat
1.7 Lam of Savannakhet
1.8 Lot Fay Tay Lang
