About Mor lam
Mor lam is a music genre that emerged in Laos and Thailand. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southeast Asia.
Among the best-known names in the style are Jintara Poonlarp, Monkhaen Kaenkoon, Mike Phiromphorn, Chalermpol Malakham, Pornsak Songsaeng and Siriporn Ampaipong.
Mor lam has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Mor lam sing.
From Wikipedia
Mor lam is a traditional Lao form of song originating in Laos that is also popular in Isan, where the majority of the population is ethnic Lao.
Morlam (or molam) is a traditional storytelling and entertainment form in the Southeast Asian country of Laos, and the northeastern part of Thailand (formerly part of Laos), known as Isaan.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mor lam.
Key artists
- Jintara Poonlarp
- Monkhaen Kaenkoon
- Mike Phiromphorn
- Chalermpol Malakham
- Pornsak Songsaeng
- Siriporn Ampaipong
- Orathai Dabkham
- Vieng Narumon
- Honey Sri-Isan
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mor lam?
Mor lam is a music genre that emerged in Laos and Thailand. It is usually classed as a form of music of Southeast Asia.
Where and when did Mor lam originate?
Mor lam originated in Laos and Thailand.
Who are famous Mor lam artists?
Jintara Poonlarp, Monkhaen Kaenkoon, Mike Phiromphorn, Chalermpol Malakham, Pornsak Songsaeng and Siriporn Ampaipong.