Music Of Southern Laos is a striking field recording collection curated by Laurent Jeanneau, capturing the rich sonic heritage of the Brao, Ta Oy, Triang, Nyaheun, Katu, Lao, Oi, Alak, and Pacoh peoples of southern Laos between 2006 and 2013. This album, released by Akuphone in 2018, offers listeners a rare window into diverse traditions and rituals shaped by centuries-old practices, with vocals and instrumentation echoing the unique blend of influences from neighboring Thailand and the region’s own remarkable history.
What sets this release apart is its immersive presentation of distinctive ensembles: hear the hypnotic resonance of Brao gongs, the ethereal melodies of Triang flutes, and the mesmerizing interplay of bamboo and mouth organs, all recorded in their natural environments—amidst village life and the sounds of tropical fauna. With detailed liner notes in English, French, and Japanese included, Music Of Southern Laos invites both newcomers and collectors to explore the intricacies of Southeast Asia’s rarely documented folk traditions.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Akuphone
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 08/26/2018
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TRACKS
A1. Brao Lave Gongs
A2. Ta Oy Courting Song
A3. Triang Pao Kabang
A4. Nyaheun « Jeu Phawn Peng Gawng Ploung Ken »
A5. Katu Song
B6. Lao Lam Saravan
B7. Oi Duet
B8. Alak Gongs
B9. Alak Khene Molam
B10. Pacoh Song
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