I’m happy that 88 rising is giving light to what would be considered unknown by western standards... the fact that they took the time to research and showcase a video about one part of Cambodian culture is awesome... and I still wonder about how music may have been today for Cambodia were it not for the Khmer Rouge... I will continue to support 88 rising and would love to see some upcoming Cambodian artists featured on here as well 😁😁😁
sick!! so often we hear abt east asian countries while south east and entral asia goes ignored so its great to see ppl putting this kind of content out
For me, Ros Sereysothea was, is and will remain the Queen female singer that Cambodia has never had until now! Her voice is amazing and uncomparable and unique! Ros Sereysothea and Sinn Sisamouth will remain the best combodian singers of all Times!
this channel is so full of surprises ! thanks for posting this, it's nice to see Cambodian Music from the past resurface to a broader and younger audience
thank you so much for this. i love 88rising even more now. as a proud Cambodian American I'm so happy to see her and my culture get some much deserved recognition
She was the Queen of Cambodian music in general and shared her court with others such as Pan Ron and Huoy Meas. She is only regarded as a rock singer due to her exposure to the West through her rock songs. But interestingly enough, unlike the West, she and her contemporaries did not limit themselves to a single genre. Sothea’s best songs are still traditional Cambodian wedding music known as “pleng ka”. Which singer Im Songseum noticed and pretty much started her singing career. Her ballads are famously incorporated into Cambodian movies of the period. Though it was the sad ones that touched the hearts of the Cambodian populace. Song writers and composers who survived and thus have been interviewed said recording sad songs was a bit difficult with Sothea. For those who know, she had been married three times in her short life. Most famously to fellow singer Sos Mat who was quite abusive, a member of the Van Chan family (famous for producing movies such as Tep Sodachan) and General Srey Ya. Her marriage life had been difficult and she would often break out in tears or lose her composure and would require a break during recordings. As those sad songs hit rather close to home.
I love Khmer music scene 💗 - and it's so cruel/insane the genocide perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge 😭 May her (and many Cambodian souls) soul rest in peace 🙏 She will live on through her art. Greetings from Brazil!
My dad has some cassette tapes of Cambodian music with her songs. The songs are wonderful, but because the cassettes are old some of the voices sounds like chipmunks. Music like this must be saved. Growing up Cambodian (Khmer) in the states, I'm thankful that I have heard some of her music. I heard the song A Go Go @ 0:58 many times, it's very popular. Some of my favorite songs from her are Somleng Guitar & Heaven's Song.
Thank you so much @88rising for shedding like on a part of culture that has been lost and forgotten by today's public. When I was little my parents would often play her albums and reminisce about their youth in Cambodia; and I had not known how important hearing her voice was until now. Her voice represents the glimmer of hope that Cambodia had during of time of genocide, famine, and corruption. I really appreciate this piece you've done.
My tears always fall down when every time I see her…she truly the most beautiful woman beautiful voice and modest woman of Cambodia, she is the golden of Song of Cambodia but suddenly she had died in the darkness world of khmer rough.
I love 88rising more and more everyone I check their channel. I love Ros Sereysothea and Sinn Sisamouth so much, it's my father's music and it always brings in nostalgia when I listen to it
Happy to see this good video, you guys should do a video about the lost rock of Cambodia before the Khmer Rouge in the future, because a lot was lost; she wasn't the only good singer during those times that lost their life; appreciate the recognition for Cambodia though 88, much love.
@@Simrasil_ No, the guys name you're referring to is "pol pot", and he didnt say pol pot gang. What he said is like saying "German gang ayy", with which there is nothing wrong. What you mightve thought of was the khmer rouge, but he also didnt say khmer rouge gang. Khmer is just the name of an ethnic group.
Dude finally I’ve always wanting someone to see my country’s music culture before the terrible event that happened which was when the Khmer Rouge event.
