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WOMADELAIDE 2001
program highlights
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Meng Pichenda (Cambodia) |
The 25 year old superstar
of Cambodia’s music industry, Meng (surname) sings ‘phlang ka’ songs usually
accompanied by an orchestra of traditional woodwind, string and percussion
instruments. From a well-known musical family, Meng began singing
at age 6 and at age 11, won the prestigious National Singing Competition.
Since then she has performed countless concerts, including an annual one
at the Royal Palace in celebration of King Norodom Sihanouk’s birthday,
toured constantly throughout Cambodia, France, the USA and Australia, and
recorded over 50 CDs. Meng’s pure voice and stage presence, in lavish
Khmer costume, makes her concerts a memorable experience for all. For Womadelaide
2001, Meng will perform solo, accompanied by Khmer violinist, Ieng Sithul.
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