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Another Cambodian Musical Interlude from the Past
This time we”ve chosen the song “Kolap Battambang” aka “Battambang”s Rose” by Sin Sisamout. The video is supremely non smaltchzy and simply gives the viewer ample opportunity of viewing the town of Battambang and the glorious countryside around. Sin Sismout…
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A Cambodian Musical Interlude from the Past
Here”s a rare song from the famous pre Khmer Rouge chanteuse Ros Sereysothea. The song is called “Old Sour and Sweet” and was recorded in 1972. Ros Sereysothea was a particular favourite of King Norodom Sihanouk who honoured her with…
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
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After steeping myself in classical and traditional Cambodian music for the first few months that I was in the country, I’ve then discovered an amazing genre – the Cambodian rock scene of the late 1960s and early 70s. In the…