Cambodian Rocks
| Cambodian Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Various artists |
| Release type | Compilation |
| First released | 1996 |
| Language | Khmer |
| Label | Parallel World |
| Subjects | Music & Sound |
Cambodian Rocks is a compilation by Various artists, first released in 1996. (Wikipedia)
Description
This compilation contains 22 Cambodian psychedelic rock, garage rock, psychedelic pop, and romvong songs recorded mainly in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The music combines Western rock and pop influences with Cambodian musical styles, Khmer vocal techniques, instrumental innovations, and the romvong circle-dance tradition. (Wikipedia; Wikipedia)
Credits
The release credits various Cambodian performers, including Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Sereysothea, Pan Ron, Yol Aularong, Liev Tuk, Meas Samon, Dara Jamchan, and In Yeng. Paul Wheeler is credited as compiler. (Wikipedia; Wikipedia)
Context
American traveler Paul Wheeler assembled the compilation from about six cassette tapes purchased in Cambodia in 1994. Parallel World first released a 13-track vinyl edition, followed by a 22-track CD; the songs were initially uncredited and untitled, but fans and researchers later identified all of them. (Wikipedia; Wikipedia)