Traditional Music of the Lao: Kaen Playing and Mawlum Singing in Northeast Thailand

by Terry E. Miller

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This volume describes the traditional vocal and instrumental music of the Lao-speaking people living in Northeast Thailand. Beginning with a description of the cultural and historical contexts of this music, Miller continues with an overview of Northeast Thai music, its instruments, concepts, and certain proto-musical genres. Individual chapters deal separately with the non-technical aspects, including the history, texts, economics, and performance...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:031324765X

ISBN13:9780313247651

Release Date:May 1985

Publisher:Praeger

Length:333 Pages

Weight:1.49 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Asia Education Education & Reference Ethnic & International History History & Criticism Instruments Laos Music Musical Genres Religious & Sacred Music Thailand Theory, Composition & Performance

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