He is no Shaggy nor he is Ricky Martin – he is just our own Sinxay Boualouang or he is simply known as Xay.

The boy’s debut great album has debatable songs in our modern time. It is known as “SAO LAO HOA DANG” for obvious reasons. This is his solo album. He is a member of SANG SAVANH band. The band formed in 1997.

Ten songs are in this first album. Musically it is cha cha cha and soft rock. All lyrics and melodies are original and written by Xay himself.

Having been playing music since high school, the release of his first album is sure escalating his unstoppable rise to stardom. He plays piano and sax. He has been entertaining Lao folks for more than a decade.

His music video or VCD Karaoke of “SAO LAO HOA DANG” released in November 2001. Xay told laopress.com “I am working on my second CD. It will be known as Tongdum Tongdeng. 10 songs are already chosen for this album.

Xay graduated from University of Minnesota in 1995. He has Bachelor degrees in Chinese Language & International Political Economy.

Residence: USA
Genres: Cha Cha Cha / Soft Rock
Facebook: Xay Siengsavanh

SONGS  FROM ALBUM II

SONGS  FROM ALBUM I

INTERVIEW

LAOPRESS.COM: HAVE U FOUND FAME?

XAY:  Not yet, but I think it’s just around the corner – only if I make the “right” turn.

LAOPRESS.COM:  OUT OF ALL THE GIGS U’VE EVER PERFORMED, DO U HAVE ANY FAVOURITE?

XAY:  1991 at University of Minnesota; playing for Lao New Year Party.

LAOPRESS.COM:  DO U BELIEVE IN FATE OR THAT U MAKE YOUR OWN LUCK?

XAY:  I believe in fate.

LAOPRESS.COM:  WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PASSION?

XAY:  Writing & composing music.

LAOPRESS.COM:  FAVOURITE FOOD, SPORT, CAR, OR PLACE

XAY:  “Gang Puck God Sai Xin Mu”; Soccer; BMW; Laos.

LAOPRESS.COM:  U R WRITING A LOT OF MUSIC, HAVE U ANY FAVOURITE OF YOUR OWN?

XAY:  Since I started writing songs in 1987, out of 25 songs, my favorite is “Tongdum Tongdeng” song on my 2nd album.

LAOPRESS.COM:  ANY LIFE LONG DREAMS?

XAY:  No, because musician don’t get enough sleep… hehehe… (J/K) Yes, making a living out of my passion.

LAOPRESS.COM:  WHAT IMPORTANT LESSONS HAVE U LEARNT FROM WORKING IN MUSIC BUSINESS OR SHOW BIZ?

XAY:  The end of this road might be bright and shine, but getting there it’s pretty nasty. Do you have what it takes?

LAOPRESS.COM:  HOW DO YOU STAY POSITIVE?

XAY:  Stay away from negatives.. yea.. There’s an old saying, “Hum Xang Ya Xa Meo”-so true if you want to make it.

LAOPRESS.COM:  WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND AT THIS MOMENT?

XAY:  Touring with the whole band.. How can I make it happen…

LAOPRESS.COM:  ANY HIDDEN TALENTS?

XAY:  I’ll keep on looking, if I find any hidden talents, I sure will let you know.

LAOPRESS.COM:  R U LOOKING FORWARD TO TOUR?

XAY:  Absolutely!

LAOPRESS.COM:  YOUR BIGGEST OR MEMORABLE CROWD U’VE EVER PLAYED TO?

XAY:  Biggest – St.Paul/Minnesota about 3000 people in Civic Center 1987-Singing contest.. and I took first place… not that I’m good or anything but I was the only contestant… hehehe.. for real..