Celebration Concert
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Friday, 9 August 2024
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ticket online: 790 baht | At the door: 890 baht
Free entrance for children under 12 years old
Chin Traditional Music & Intro to Guasem Workshop
Friday, 9 August 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
550 baht/person
You're Invited to a Celebration Concert!
Kalm Village, in collaboration with Match and Myanmar Jazz Club, is thrilled to present a special concert in honor of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
Join us for an unforgettable evening in Kalm’s Art Room, showcasing the Myanmar Contemporary Ensemble, featuring the talented Jazz Pianist Khup Bawi, Double Bassist Itö, and Pat Waing Player Htet Arkar. We will also welcome extraordinary guest musicians, including the Chin instrument maker and musician Pa. Thang Suan Mung, and Thong De, a Karen musician from Chiang Mai.
Experience the captivating fusion of ethnic and traditional music with contemporary genres like jazz, as we present original compositions and fresh interpretations of beloved songs. This concert promises to highlight the beauty and significance of traditional music in today’s musical landscape.
We hope to see you there for an evening of culture, creativity, and celebration!
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คาล์มวิลเลจ ร่วมกับ Match และ Myanmar Jazz Club ขอเชิญทุกคนมาร่วมงานคอนเสิร์ตพิเศษเพื่อเฉลิมฉลอง the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
ชมการแสดงจาก Myanmar Contemporary Ensemble นักเปียโนแจ๊ส Khup Bawi, นักเบสคู่ Itö และนักเล่น Pat Waing Htet Arkar นอกจากนี้ เรายังได้รับเกียรติจากแขกรับเชิญพิเศษอย่าง Pa. Thang Suan Mung ช่างทำเครื่องดนตรีชาวชีนและนักดนตรี และ Thong De นักดนตรีชาวกะเหรี่ยงจากเชียงใหม่
ร่วมสัมผัสกับการผสมผสานระหว่างดนตรีพื้นเมืองและดนตรีดั้งเดิมกับแนวเพลงร่วมสมัย เช่น แจ๊ส ผ่านการแสดงผลงานต้นฉบับและการตีความบทเพลงที่คุ้นเคย งานนี้จะแสดงให้เห็นถึงความสวยงามและความสำคัญของดนตรีดั้งเดิมในโลกดนตรียุคปัจจุบัน
เราหวังว่าจะได้พบคุณในค่ำคืนแห่งวัฒนธรรม ความคิดสร้างสรรค์ และการเฉลิมฉลอง!
WORKSHOP
Chin Traditional Music and Introduction to Gausem
Discover the history and essence of the music of the Chin Indigenous people. Gausem, a traditional Chin flute, will be the focus of our workshop led by the only living master, Pa. Thang Suan Mang. This workshop is a crucial step in passing down the cultural heritage and preserving the techniques in making and playing the Gausem.
The last part of the workshop gives you the chance to take part in performing the traditional Chinese dance and music of the harvest ritual.
About the artists
About the artists
Thong De
Since 1969, the Karen community has felt marginalized, striving for recognition and equality. They maintain a rich cultural identity with their own language and traditions, including clothing, musical instruments, and proverbs that reflect their relationship with nature. For them, music serves as a non-violent means of resistance.
In 1970, a local teacher dedicated time to studying his ethnic heritage and promoting cultural practices. By 1981, he founded the "Paw Kayaw Ach Phichak" band, inspiring youth to embrace their traditions. Despite facing hardship, he successfully built relationships within the community and established KTG in 2011, advocating against injustice throughout his life.
Pa. Gin Suan Mung
Chin musician, 78 years old, hails from Sakollam Ward in Tedim, Chin State, Myanmar. His journey with the Guasem, a traditional musical instrument, began in 1958 when he was just a young boy. Under the guidance of his elder brothers, he started learning to play the Guasem. These early lessons were not just about mastering an instrument; they were a bonding experience that connected him deeply to his cultural roots and family traditions.
To this day, Pa. Gin Suan Mung continues to both make and play the Guasem. His lifelong dedication to the instrument has made him a respected figure in his community and an important custodian of their musical traditions.
Khup Bawi
Growing up in a musically inclined family in Tedim, Chin State, Khup Bawi developed an early passion for music, inspired by his father, who directed a church choir and composed worship songs.
He began formal piano lessons at the Gitameit Music Center in his late teens, launching his career by performing in local bands and various music events, including the Annual Jazz Music Festival. While classically trained, he discovered a love for jazz and became a professional under a skilled jazz teacher.
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Khup Bawi connected with Chin elders, recognizing the urgent need to preserve traditional Chin music and instruments.
Itö
At 32, Myanmar composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Itö (Win Htut Thawdar) has been a vibrant force in the country’s music scene for 18 years. From his debut rock album “Min Shi Yar” in 2005 to his collaborations across genres, including working with US jazz guitarist David Mooney, Itö transcends cultural boundaries.
He leads the Myanmar Jazz Club, which hosts weekly jazz and blues jams and international festivals. He also co-heads Inappropriate Thoughts, an independent music label promoting alternative sounds. Recently, he established It’z Studio, a non-profit space that supports musicians with rehearsal, recording, and educational opportunities while pursuing his solo projects.
Htet Arkar
Htet Arkar is a Pat Waing musician, and the Managing Director of Arkar Myanmar Company Limited and Artistic Director of HTET ARKAR Myanmar Music and Performances. He founded the LOKAPALA Orchestra in 2022 and the LOKAPALA Ensemble in 2023.
A music instructor since 2018, he has lectured at various institutions and participated in international festivals. Notably, he directed major events like the Golden Jubilee of RIT and held his solo concert, "HTET ARKAR's The Monsoon Hsaing Festival," in July 2023, promoting traditional Myanmar music worldwide.
Gabriel Phway
Gabriel Phway is a versatile singer-songwriter from Myanmar known for her exploration of diverse musical styles, including jazz, alternative, soul, and indie. She has released one EP, "Addiction," and one album, "Metamorphosis," writing the majority of the songs.
In addition to her performances, Gabriel conducts workshops and collaborates with certified music therapists to promote music's therapeutic benefits. Her medical background as a doctor supports her role as a mental health counselor, particularly in conflict areas.
Passionate about advocacy, she uses her voice to promote feminism, human rights, and environmental conservation while facilitating healing through music.
Khin Poe Bagyi
Khin Poe Bagyi, is a talented Burmese traditional and folk singer known for her diverse repertoire, which includes Buddhist Dhamma songs and pieces from the Mahagita, the canon of Burmese classical music.
She won a gold medal at the National Performing Arts Competition and has released several albums, including "Me Yway Lo Hsin Ba Me" in 2015, "Auspicious Moment" in 2019, and "Magnificent Almsgiving" in 2020. In 2019, she performed "Until We Meet Again," the theme song for the blockbuster film "The Only Mom," further showcasing her artistic versatility and appeal.