HALL
OF FAME - A TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND
Lao legendary singer known as Mr K Viseth who had many massive hit
songs during his time with in Laos and neighbouring countries. Born in
Sykai, Sykorthabong, Vientiane Laos. Real name is Kuntung Lathparkdy.
Hits
songs such as Gonejug, Jati Lum Pan, Sao Ponhong, Xiengkhaoung, Tai Dum Lum
Pan, Sao Pao Hmong, Sungkon Laijay are some of his greatest
hits.
His
first real break into music industry came in the early 1970s where he became
a lead singer of a school band. The band sponsored by Kong Lae, an
former Lao Royal Army General and also ex - Pathat Lao army officer.
He
appeared in several Thai movies as a leading man. His first Thai movie
called Ruk Ther Smer (meaning Love You Eternally), Second movie is Namperng
Prachan (meaning Sweat & beautiful). He also appeared In Thai
television several times. Tai Dum Lum Pan is also a title of a Lao
movie, co-operation between Lao and Thai companies where he appeared
also as a leading man.
No
doubt he is one of many great country artists from Lao golden era, who is
instrumental chief architect for paving the healthy way for younger
generations. Now they have the fruitful benefit by listening to very
best of Lao country music that we have to offer. Some have followed
his footsteps to become great country singers themselves.
He used to have record deal with Thai
music company. Some of his great songs were made famous in Cambodia,
Myanmar and Thailand by
local artists.
He sang
on stage in Vietnam, Thailand, Europe, Australia and of course the States.
Now he
resides In Arizona, America. He occasionally sings and he's released
few new album since. The latest released album from this Lao legendary
singer called Jug Jay K. Viseth meaning From K. Viseth With Love.
We uploaded three of his songs from his Leum Lae Bor K. Viseth album.
They recorded at Nirvanda Recording Studio, California by Lao Artists
Promotion. They are beautiful Bupha Lagone, Chan Koofa, and Ko Keun
Hungkao.
