Voradeth Dittavong

Voradeth Dittavong

The biggest, most well known, Lao’s very own godfather of music is Mr Voradeth Dittavong. He toured Australia several years ago. Currently, he is earning his craft as one of the main DJs for Voice of America radio station. He was once part of the most exciting chapter in Lao music pop history. He has released many great hit songs and many of them have been re-recorded by famous Lao & Thai artists. He is…

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MIKE PHETCHAREUN

MIKE PHETCHAREUN

The next big Lao thing?  Well, if you take Mike’s latest album, “Made In Heaven”, as an indication then it is.  It’s out now.  While music is getting angrier and the World is full of chaos and suffering and people are getting nastier, forget them.  Get this CD into your life. This album has ten brand new songs.  Romeos, the illustrious romantic guys on earth, Mike, Xay, Vila, Bay and Pin, write them.  Fans have…

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SITTHIPHONE SOUVANNASOUK

SITTHIPHONE SOUVANNASOUK

With his previous album Lermmay, he has reached Lao pop legendary status.  His latest is dropping just in time for summer, and is looking to be massive. He represents change and progress in our entertainment or music industry.  He again raises the stakes already brilliant music.  His latest songs are to remind us just how far ahead of his time.  He will again bring simplicity, beauty, elegance and brilliance back to songs we once dearly…

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SARKY

SARKY

It took until 2000 for his fame to match his talent.  That was when he released Sao online.  His latest is “Hao Pen Kon Lao” meaning we are Lao.  Some describe him as sex symbol other know him as guitar magician.  This cd was done as a band and its featuring Kou. There are some sample tracks at  site.  11 brand new tracks in all. Phouvanh Mekmoragoth is widely known for his creation of great…

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BLACKFLAME

BLACKFLAME

These guys are group of friends who take up music just for hobby.  All of them have good jobs and earn decent money. They just feel let down by music that coming out so they start doing something about it. They rock into pop sounds with great noise and melody.  I can tell you after listening to their music. It’s awesome.  One thing that they can be proud of is that all their songs are…

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PIMAY LAO

PIMAY LAO

You are invited to Lao ultimate party known as Pimay Laos – Lao New Year.  This three days event fall on the 13th, 14th and 15th of April of every calendar year.  So what do we at New Year’s Day? Traditionally this is the time for spring cleansing.  We cleanse house, clothes, bed, and everything else.  Holy water is used to rinse bad spirit from body, mind and soul. Get rid off those bad omen and…

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THE STORY OF SONGKHANE

THE STORY OF SONGKHANE

It is not easy to explain why some countries in Southeast Asia, such as Burma, Combodia, Laos and Thailand, and even Sri Lanka, have chosen April the 13th as the beginning of their new year. It is not easy to explain why some countries in Southeast Asia, such as Burma, Combodia, Laos and Thailand, and even Sri Lanka, have chosen April the 13th as the beginning of their new year. However, according to nature, April…

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THE SOUKHOUANE AND THE LAO PEOPLE

THE SOUKHOUANE AND THE LAO PEOPLE

By Dr Thongrith Phoumirath The ritual known to the Lao as the Phithi Souane or Phithi Baci is a ritual to call back, welcome, propitiate and unite the khouane with the physical body.  It is the ubiquitous of all Lao functions and celebrations, and integral part if Lao family life. It can be held for a farewell, welcome, birth of a baby, birthdays, house warming, job promotions, harvest, new car, marriage and a New Year…

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