Category: Thailand Music
MUS311 Class Performances
In honor of Earth Day, we are happy to share with you the performances in Dr. Benjamin Fairfield’s music class (MUS311).
MUS 311 “Thai” Ensemble Returns this Spring 2022
This Spring 2022 ensemble course will focus on traditional Karen music.
Thai Music Ensemble
After this semester’s classes shifted online, there was uncertainty whether or not a final performance would be possible for the Thai Music Ensemble. However, though there was no Pa’u Hana this year, the Thai Music Ensemble (led by Dr. Ben Fairfield) was able to put together this performance. With much gratitude to the performers, please […]
Thai Music Ensemble Pau Hana Concert December 2019
UHM Ethnomusicology Ensembles Pau Hana Concert December 2019 Ben Fairfield partnered with UH Choir director, Jace Saplan, and provided the percussion (instruments made in class, of course) for a choral arrangement of “Phu Yai Lee” (A classic Thai protest song from the 1960s that is still played and referenced in today’s Thai political discourse). All […]
Fall ’19 Course: Thai Ensemble
Build instruments and learn about regional Thai music genres in this Fall ’19 course.
Seal Pillow
This week we feature a rising Indie band in the Thai music scene.
Scrubb
This weeks featured artists are from Thailand with a Britpop influenced tune entitled, “Klai” (Get Closer).
