Lao pop
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Lao pop | |
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Other names | L-pop |
Stylistic origins | Pop, hip hop, electronic, R&B |
Cultural origins | 1990s, Laos |
Typical instruments |
Lao pop or L-pop[1] is a music genre of pop music of Lao people.
History
Lao pop music started forming itself in the late 1980s, when Laos started benefiting from an economic growth that has lasted till nowadays. Before the reforms implemented by the government, the entertainment industry was completely limited due to the tight censorship and the widespread poverty, which prevented the music scene from flourishing. From the 1970s to the late 1980s, the strictly patriotic songs, sponsored by the communist government, and the traditional
At the start of the 1990s decade, the Lao music scene started transformating. The first private music labels started emerging in
From the mid 2000s, Lao Pop started benefiting itself from the growing number of musical events held in the country. For example, in 2008, was held from first time, the first edition of the Lao Music Awards, which was broadcast live by the Lao National Television. In this event, the most outstanding Lao Pop, rock and
Lao pop today embraces a wide variety of styles that are mainly based in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. There are also a number of Lao artists from Luang Prabang, Laos.
Popularity
Lao pop is popular in Laos and has recently penetrated neighboring markets. There is also a growing fan base in the United States, France, Thailand and Canada.
See also
References
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