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Music of Laos

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Laos, a poor, rural country tucked snugly between Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma and China, has a musical tradition very closely tied to that of its neighbors, especially Thailand.

The northern Thai region of Issan is made up largely of Lao people, and the music of this area is often grouped with that of Laos proper.

The Hmong people of Laos have a unique and rich musical heritage. Connected to, but distinct from, that of their neighbors, Lao music is one of the hidden treasures of Asia.

Lao Music Info

Khene

The khene, a long bamboo reed instrument, is the most beloved musical instrument in Laos, and the Lao instrument most familiar to the rest of the world. Often a common part of daily life, in some families as indispensable as chairs and tables, the khene is... [more]

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