Isaan is a region in northeastern Thailand, known for its rich culture, history and beautiful landscapes. The area encompasses 20 provinces and has a population of over 22 million people.

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Mor lam, traditional music of the Isaan

By Tino Kuis
Posted in Background, Music
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February 2 2022

Unrequited love, the struggle for existence and nostalgia for the village life of the Isaan are the themes of mor lam and lug thung songs. Tino Kuis about the traditional music of the Northeast of Thailand. Read and listen.

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Saturday 16 June 2018 (Rotterdam) and Sunday 17 June 2018 (Deurne – North Brabant) there will be two performances by the famous Thai singer (Sorn Sinchai – ศร สินชัย) and the famous Thai singer (Newkoy Kannika – นิ้วก้อย ก รรณิการ์) from the Isan region.

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The Isan Project (video)

By Gringo
Posted in The Culture, Music
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May 21, 2017

The Isan Project is a collaboration of Thai and foreign musicians and singers, who make music in which the influence of mainly Isan music styles and sounds can be heard by using typical musical instruments.

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Joy and Job: From the textile factory to the stage

By Submitted Message
Posted in The Culture, Music
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March 26 2017

Joy is the older sister, Job is the younger sister (Thai: จ๊อบ & จอย). It's two hands on one stomach, it's cute to hear them talk together about their dreams and their common trajectory they've traveled.

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