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2012 sees a marked shift towards 'folk' styles in Southeast Asia and rest of the world

It's been an interesting year for fans of "World Music". There have been some terrific releases, one or two epic gigs and a growing interest in popular music that doesn't need an industrial-media conveyor-belt nor dyed hair to reach an audience.

Pimjai Petchpalanchai and Saksiam Petchchompu.

The year began with the reunion of the producer Theppabutr Satirodchompu's legendary band Wong Dontri Molam Theppabutr, fronted by molam Pimjai Petchpalanchai and luk thung Isan legend Saksiam Petchchompu, supported by khaen maestro Sombat Simla at Sonic Ekamai.

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  • SueRarick

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    Discussion 1 : 19 Dec 2012 at 06.521

    It's been interesting to read your article. We have a similar situation here in the United States. Roots music is gaining popularity but people in control are making arbitrary choices as to what is roots music and what isn't.

    Interestingly enough Nashville TN is a hotbed for roots music. Which shouldn't be a suprise considering one of the early Blues radios was based here as well as a strong Blues, Jazz and Bluegrass base here.

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