[San Francisco] The Changing Face of Laos Through its Music

The Changing Face of Laos Through its Music

Laos, a small land-locked communist country sandwiched between Thailand, Vietnam and China, is transforming into a consumer culture like its neighbors. Emerging artist, Todd Sanchioni, traveled throughout Laos searching for musicians, photographing them with a Mamiya 6x7 and a 35mm camera, and recording their sounds. Beautiful black and white photographs and the music that goes with them are the vehicles by which the visitor is introduced to an array of Lao musicians: From the traditional Isan sounds of Mr. Khamsuan, and the Hmong “qeej” player in the mountains, to the “Cells” (the most popular rock-and-roll band in Laos), and the hip-hip group known as L.O.G. (Laos Original Gangstas). Many of the changes taking place in Laos are represented by the changes in its music.

Portable CD players will be available for visitors to listen to the music of corresponding photographs as they walk around the gallery; Also, for those who want to listen on their own mp3 player, mp3’s are available for downloading at Todd’s website.

When:
Closing Night Event: Tuesday, April 21st, 6-10pm
Exhibit length: March 23 - April 21.

Where:
ATA, Artists' Television Access
992 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Contact:
Todd Sanchioni
(415) 994-5885
todd@fotosanchioni.com
www.fotosanchioni.com