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The Music of the Hmong People of Laos

Boua Xou Mua
The Music of the Hmong People of Laos

Bua Xou Mua (1915–2013) was a Hmong spiritual leader, village chief, and musician. He was known for his recitation of the Hmong oral epic and playing of the gaeng (bamboo mouth organ). Born in Ban Whoi Na, Laos, Mua immigrated to the United States in 1978. Settling in Portland, Oregon, he became a teacher and leader in the Hmong community. In 1985, Mua was named a National Heritage Fellow for his efforts at presenting and preserving the cultural traditions of the Hmong. This recording of traditional Hmong music and song is from his appearance at the 1991 Dallas Folk Festival.

Track Listing

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Qeej Kawm Ntawv (Gaeng School Song) Boua Xou Mua 09:40
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Lug Txaj Sib Dleev (Love Song) Boua Xou Mua 09:48
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Lug Txaj Ua Nyaab (The Way of Becoming a Wife) - Courtship Song Boua Xou Mua 06:57
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Tsaaj Stsaws / Dja Njer (Love Song, Fipple Flute) Boua Xou Mua 02:03
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105
Tsaaj Nplaim / Dja Mblai (Free Reed Flute) Boua Xou Mua 01:11
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106
Tsnuab Nplooj / Dzua Blaung (Leaf) Boua Xou Mua 01:39
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Ncaas Nja (Jew's Harp) Boua Xou Mua 02:54
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108
Zaaj Tshoob / Ceeb Toom Nam Txiv (Announcement to the Parents of the Groom) Boua Xou Mua 04:10
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Zaaj Tshoob / Qeb Tsoog Tuam Ntsaa (Announcement To The Parents of the Bride) Boua Xou Mua 06:40
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Qeej Nqug Rooj (Pull the Table) - Gaeng Evening Song Boua Xou Mua 07:18
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Qeej Taag Mo (Gaeng Midnight Song) Boua Xou Mua 05:47
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Tsaaj Ntsaws / Tsi Teb Tsaws Chaw (Refugee Song) Boua Xou Mua 01:38