Music of Thailand's ethnic cultures
Lisu
Sounds for the Spirits
Traditional Music of the Lisu
Lisu music is performed to
an unseen audience: even the most raucous dance music is held to please
the spirits. In their numerous ceremonies and private music-making, the
Lisu express their respect for the other world as well as for their
traditional beliefs and values. Originally from Tibet, the Lisu migrated into the highlands of Burma's
Shan State and Yunnan Province in China, eventually spreading into
Thailand and India. Many in Thailand have arrived from isolated communities in Burma and
their differing ancestry and geographical background has led to
variations in their music.The artists, none of whom are professional, comprise singers, banjo,
flute and free reed pipe players drawn from villages in Northern
Thailand. They play music for dancing and courting and perform animist
ceremonies which play a major part in the life of the communities
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