Eh Klo Moo's Story
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Not many Karen, especially those in Thailand, have bachelor degrees in western music, as does Eh Klo. He earned a Bachelor of Music from Rajabhat University in Chiang Mai. Educated on the theoretical aspects of western music and first-hand experience growing up with both western and traditional Karen musics, Eh Klo has a unique perspective. His well-earned skills allow him to intelligently create beautiful guitar compositions that maintain the traditional Karen sound, usually heard on the t'na.
With an estimated population around 6 million, the Karen have been progressing in the modern world.
With an estimated population around 6 million, the Karen have been progressing in the modern world. Music and film are media industries experiencing significant growth within the Karen community. Eh Klo has a home recording studio that he has been building for the past decade. Various instruments including the electric guitar, drums, bass, t'na, kana, Karen drums, and voice are integral to his recordings.
Eh Klo is one of many Karen that hold tight to their ethnic identity.
Eh Klo is one of many Karen that hold tight to their ethnic identity, which he seeks to cultivate through music. Social media plays a significant role — Eh Klo can remain in contact with Karen in distant parts of Thailand or other countries and use music to continue to promote, preserve, and reinforce the Karen identity. The building of a Karen music center is underway — a place where Karen can come together to be united as a culture and continue the Karen traditions.
Many studios like Eh Klo's can be found within the Karen community around the world.
