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

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