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He has achieved the most amazing fusion of art and sound from his latest experiment I ever heard.  This will be another indication of how darn good his or Lao music will be. No doubt, this album will be instantly powerful, intricately compelling, has immerse longevity and his unique artistic statement.  More >> . More info Rating:

25.05.05
DID YOU KNOW...

Willy Denzey, another brilliant R&B artist from France released his third single from the album ACTE II.  Check it out Rating:

At last we have Joey Sisouvath third album.  As documented that last week we interviewed him for our TV section.  His brand new songs uploaded.  If you like what you hear then grab them from music store now.  More info  Rating:

SMOOTH LAO CRIMINO

This Hip Hop song from Lao Crimino will surely set a new bench mark for Lao Hip Hop and will become most talked about song of all time in the history of modern Lao music.  This group of Lao Crimino will conquer and lay claim their Hip Hop territory.  There is no shocking rhymes here but smooth, beautiful and perfect .....Pix of Lao Crimino  More info Rating:

JONNY HATES JAZZ

By Andy

Jonny Olsen is the first Farang Khaen playing champion.  He is coming to you bringing his own Lao traditional musical instrument known as Khaen with him plus his good look and not to mention his ability to showcase his Lao folk arts.  He is well known thorough Laos and its immediate neighbouring country.  He sings in Lao & has ability to play Khaen.  In Laos he is known as Morlum meaning those who sing Lao traditional folk music known as Lum.  He will perform in your town one night only so come and dance to the Lao beat that sounds like no other on earth!  Beautiful!  There will be local band supporting him and special quest appearance.  So be there! 

JONNY OLSEN

Who would have guessed that Jonny used to win Khaen playing competition?  Well, Jonny has made himself a household name in Laos and Thailand as a folk rock country singer.  In Laos, he is known as Morlum/Morkhaen meaning Jonny can sing traditional Lao folk music as well as playing the traditional instruments.  Does Jonny hate jazz or  does he love Lao folk rock?

 

Jonny sings country music " Koy Hugg Sao Lao" meaning "I Love Lao Girl"

 

Here is another song

 

Farang Yak Bpen Morlum

Jonny Olsen is from L.A. California in the U.S.A.  He can sing Morlum and plays Lao traditional instrument known as Khaen. He learned in Thailand and Laos. He made his cd titled " Farang Yak Bpen Morlum".

He has been to Vientiane many times. He is well known in down town Vientiane because he always entertain audience with his Khaen playing.

Currently he is touring in the USA. For those who enjoy classic Lao traditional music, don't miss this opportunity. He is also going to have his vcd out pretty soon. To listen to Farang playing Khaen and Lum in Lao visit his space at www.myspace.com/jonnyplayskhaen

For your information. Did you know Jonny Olsen won a khaen contest in Khonkaen province, Thailand. He is the first westerner known to win a khaen playing contest.



 

 

 

 

 

 
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