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How Do You Preserve a Thousands Year Old Musical Style?

Explore Hmong cultural preservation through music, focusing on the styles of lug txaj and kwv txhiaj

How Do You Preserve a Thousands Year Old Musical Style? Sound Field

Premiered May 09, 2024
How Do You Preserve a Thousands Year Old Musical Style?

Discover the deep historical roots of Hmong folk singing, a tradition that originated in China and migrated through Southeast Asia to America after the Secret War. We explore Hmong cultural preservation through music, focusing on the styles of lug txaj and kwv txhiaj, which are performed and cherished at community gatherings like the Hmong New Year and weddings.

About the Program

Sound Field

Arthur Buckner and Linda Diaz are accomplished musicians and music teachers exploring the music theory, production, history and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.

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