Traditional Thai Music

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Description:


Born and raised in LA, Ashley began learning traditional Thai
music at a young age. In THAISPORA, she shares her personal story
of how she developed a passion for Thai music and the role her
Thai-Vietnamese background has played in her journey to becoming
a music teacher.





Contact Ashley here: meilynnlaashley@gmail.com





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Timestamp 


00:00 Preview


00:48 Introduction


03:22 “As a Thai woman in the states I feel…”


05:42 “I’m attracted to people who have/are…”


06:31 “This … really turns me off.”


08:07 “People assume that I …” 


11:52 “I associate Thailand with…” 


14:33 Ashley’s experience being in Thailand


15:23 How is it like to grow up in Los Angeles?


17:47 The aspect of class within migrant communities


18:40 Thai-Vietnamese roots


23:20 Thai and Vietnamese Buddhism


27:28 Ashley’s musical journey


28:50 An introduction to Thai classical instruments


30:35 An introduction to Thai orchestra ensemble


34:03 Biggest difference between learning Thai music vs. Western
music


36:43 How Ashley became a music teacher


40:49 Bringing Southeast Asian music in a Western orchestra


46:30 How can I get Thai instruments in my country?


47:30 Ashley’s goals for the future


49:20 Thank you for listening!





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