Oung D’Ra, 68, is the violinist and song writer in 1960s. He is the best friend of Sin Sisamuth who was the popular singer staying in the heart of Khmer people. He is the luckiest man amongst his group killed in Pol Pot regim. Presently, his family’s living standard is destituted. He has one man and one woman. His children can not play violin like him but they can play guitar and drum.
When I joined in Sin Sisamuth’s Night Program, I met him and talked with him. He is friendly but he did not like to talk so much. When we asked him about singers and a band of music in 1960, he happily answered all questions.
If you all want to meet him and listen to his violin, you will be able to join in Sin Sisamuth night program organised by 3 local NGOs. This event always occure one time a month every full moon day.
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oh how exciting! I’d love to hear his music…
I want to meet him….argh! I want him to teach me some of his famous songs…last time when i was there..i wanted to buy the music score but dont’ know where to buy it from.
hey dear, when you have chance to come to Cambodia again, i will take you to meet him to play violin. i know that you can play violin but you can not play khmer song. right?. Why did not you tell me that you wanted to buy the music score? I will buy it for you and send to you later. ok?