The Khmu are an ethnic group of Southeast Asia. The majority (88%) live in northern Laos where they constitute one of the largest minority ethnic groups, comprising eleven percent of the total population. Khmu culture is traditionally passed down by the recital of stories around evening fires. The story-telling sessions involve the sharing of silver pipes (originally opium, but now predominantly tobacco). Some Khmu are heavily tattooed for both decorative and religious reasons. In Laos, Khmu are reputed for practicing magic, and some families still engage in the casting of spells and telling of fortunes. On this album you can listen to 27 pieces of Khmu music recorded between 1998 and 2015.
Tracks:
1. Love Song 1:32
2. Patriotic Song 1:26
3. Teum Kon Ki?ng "Singing in Your Honour" 3:54
4. Teum Kon Lroo (Love Song) 2:40
5. Teum La Namo (Teum from Namo) 2:12
6. Teum Heul (Everyday Song) 1:15
7. Teum Heut (Lullaby) 2:10
8. Love Song II 3:28
9. Teum O Xeng Lang (Love Song) 4:44
10. Teum Khoce (Love Song) 2:41
11. Teum Kran (Melancholy Song) 2:07
12. Teum Leum (Wedding Song) 2:08
13. Welcome Song 3:33
14. Love Song III 5:37
15. Si Gnouarr Tchioy (Love Song) 2:11
16. Sarro (Didactic Song on Field Work) 1:29
17. Piece for Transverse Flute with Central Mouth 1:08
18. Piece for Tot Hout Flute 1:51
19. Piece for Trrlau Veul Flute 2:53
20. Piece for Side-Blown Flute 1:32
21. Piece for Pi Clarinet 1:27
22. Piece for Pi Clarinet II 2:38
23. Piece for Soul Flute 2:53
24. New Year Music 2:40
25. Calling for Rain 1:16
26. Piece for the New Year and the Ancestor of the Kassak 9:11
27. Music to Ward off Evil Before Sowing 2:00
