Boua Xou MuaThe Music Of The Hmong People Of Laos

Label:

Arhoolie Records – CD 446

Format:

CD

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Folk, World, & Country

Style:

Lao Music

Tracklist

I. New Year's Songs
1Qeej Kawm Ntawv9:38
2Lug Txaj Sib Dleev ‒ Love Song
Composed ByLee Mua
9:44
3Lug Txaj Ua Nyaab ‒ The Way Of Becoming A Wife
Composed ByBoua Xou Mua
6:53
II. Courtship Instruments
4Tsaaj Ntsaws ‒ Love Song
Flute [Dja Njer]Boua Xou Mua
1:59
5Tsaaj Nplaim
Flute [Dja Mblai]Boua Xou Mua
1:08
6Tsnuab Nplooj
Other [Leaf (Dzua Blaung)]Boua Xou Mua
1:35
7Ncaas
Jew's Harp [Nja]Boua Xou Mua
2:49
III. Wedding Songs (Zaaj Tshoob)
8Ceeb Toom Nam Txiv ‒ Announcement To The Parents Of The Groom4:07
9Qeb Tsoog Tuam Ntsaa ‒ Announcement To The Parents Of The Bride6:36
IV. Funeral Music
10Qeej Nqug Rooj ‒ Pull The Table7:14
11Qeej Taag Mo5:43
V. Song Of The Refugee (Tsaaj Ntsaws)
12Tsi Teb Tsaws Chaw ‒ Refugee Song1:35

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Documentary Arts
  • Copyright ©Documentary Arts
  • Record CompanyArhoolie Productions, Inc.

Credits

  • Art Direction, DesignAnn Fell
  • Edited ByNancy Lamb
  • Flute, InstrumentsBoua Xou Mua
  • Liner NotesJim DeWeese
  • ProducerAlan Govenar

Notes

Song notes:
1 - Gaeng School Song
2 - Courtship Song
3 - Courtship Song
10 - Gaeng Evening Song
11 - Gaeng Midnight Song

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 096297044622

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