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sandraa
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Hi! I'm travelling to Laos and Cambodia in a couple of weeks and would like to listen and maybe even learn some popular local songs to get to the mood and learn the language better.
I've found some on Youtube, but would like to hear suggestions from people who actually live there or have been there, so if you could help me, I'd be grateful!
#1 Posted: 3/1/2012 - 12:28
MADMAC
mahout
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My favorite Cambodian songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcdgLclFWOU
This one is a classic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uld17Riu5w4
#2 Posted: 4/1/2012 - 12:34
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sandraa
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Thank you!
#3 Posted: 6/1/2012 - 07:55
candyman
backpacker
Posts: 19
Preab Sovath used to be one of the most popular Cambodian singers. I like a number of his songs, but couldn't find any of my favorites. This one at least has some great English lyrics in it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1vpUq127RY
#4 Posted: 6/1/2012 - 12:05
busylizzy
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For some Cambodian-influenced music check out Dengue Fever.
For some basic Lao language, try:
http://laos411.com/language/
http://journals.worldnomads.com/language-guides/post/1418.aspx - they cover off a few other languages - Khmer might also be one??
and if you want to start to understand a bit more about Lao language:
http://www.thailao.net/
and try to get hold of a book: Let's Learn Lao by James Higbie. This book comes with a CD so you can listen as you follow in the book (for the first few chapters anyhow). It's quite expensive to buy, but I got mine from the library.
#5 Posted: 6/1/2012 - 17:31
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