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Monsoon-Country, a non-commercial showcase for the country
music of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. This is not
classical or court music but innovative, contemporary country music
rooted in folk and traditional forms. We think
you're going to be very surprised by the sounds you are about to hear. |
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All Music |
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Cambodia |
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Surin in Northeast Thailand, the traditional music of the
Khmer-speaking people is known as kantrum
(gan-troom). In recent years this music has developed into a unique style, incorporating elements of rock, reggae, soul and ska. With fiddles vamping in the background, this song has a certain Cajun or Zydeco sound.
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Vietnam |
| Northeast Thailand also borders western Laos, along the Mekong River. The music of the Lao-speaking people is
called morlam
(maw-lam), meaning master of the lam style of singing. But lam originated in Laos, where many regional styles are still sung. This track,
called "Lam Salavan", is an example of lam lao from the city/province of the same name. |
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| Cambodia's
rich musical heritage has managed not only to survive but thrive after
more than 20 years of war and social upheaval. This song is an example of blending traditional and modern music, strongly influenced by the Bobbie Vee
and Leo Sayer hit "More Than I Can Say". |
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| Vietnam
may be better known for its classical, theatre or traditional
folk music. However, not to be outdone by it's neighbors to the
west, it can also put out some good country music, this one with a
reggae beat... and obviously having a bit of fun with it too. |
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