Music

In memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us.

In English

An exploration of Khmer inscriptions andTantric influences, with a stimulating take on the ever-elusive Bayon and the enigmatic figure of Tumburu over Angkor.

In English & Sanskrit

The complete filmography (and partial discography) of Cambodia's "the King-Filmmaker".

In English, French & Khmer

A short survey on dance and drama reflected by Angkorean temples inscriptions, bas-reliefs and statuary.

In English

A lavishly illustrated brochure showcasing Cambodian performing art forms at the end of the 1980s.

In French

The astonishingly vivid and detailed Geography of India and Indochina by French free-thinker Élisée Reclus.

In French

The first integral English translation of the Sanskrit Treatise on Hindu Dance, "Dramaturgy and Histrionics".

In English & Sanskrit

How the rulers of Angkor borrowed from foreign technology and from local traditions to develop an original military structure

A personal blog reflecting the author's career as artistic consultant, the history of the Royal Family of Cambodia, and decades of East-West cultural exchanges.

In English & Italian

Siam, Annam, and (indirectly) Cambodia in this recollection of Tsarevich Nikolai II's travel to Asia.

In Russian

How the "lost rock-&-roll of Cambodia" connected with ancient times through King Sihanouk, a royal music buff.

In English & Khmer

A heartfelt and savant approach of Angkor by a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer.

In English

One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times.

In French

One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times.

In French

A valuable visual document on tourism in Cambodia in the 1960s offering some glimpses on the cultural scene of Cambodia's "Golden Age."

A fascinating study on Khmer and Yunnan minority interconnection through music and dance

In English & Chinese

Cambodian Buddhism, music, literature, are covered in this personal creation, with a useful online library including texts, photo, audio and film documents

In Khmer

A rare film document on the art form of lakhon ken.

In Khmer

The written account that decades later inspired a best-selling book and a Hollywood musical is nevertheless a valuable document for historians.

In English

Within the Angkor Wat sanctum, the Bakan, Sacred Dancers of Angkor perform the New Moon ritual in January 2018.

Daily life in the temples, prayers, blessings: as a spiritual and cultural center, Angkor was never really 'abandoned'.

The building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia.

In French & Khmer

A smart compilation of Angkor daily life and artistic activities in the late 1930s.

In English

One of the oldest and longest Indian (Carnatic and Hindustani) treatise on music and dance, in Sanskrit, with two commentaries.

In Sanskrit

An educational platform and an essential online trove for musicologists and musicians around the world.

In English & French

Dating back from pre-Angkorean times, the Shadow Theater is inscribed on UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2008.

In French

A poetic and musical musing through the ruins of Angkor.

In French

A compilation of the imagery of musicians and musical instruments across bas-reliefs in Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei and the Bayon.

In English

History clips on famous Cambodian artists and writers.

Khmer musical and dance traditions, their pre-Angkorian and Angkorian origins.

A fascinating lecture on Indian classical dance, its treatises and its mind-blowing richness. Introductive presentation of the series.

In English, Hindi & Tamil

This major study in the history of dance and in Southern India architecture brings to us numerous notations which can be helpful for a better understanding of…

In English

The circulation of musical instruments around Asia, in particular those in bronze, and what it tells us about regional trade in ancient times.

In English

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In English

Power struggle and ethnic minorities in pre-colonial Southeast Asia, and in particular across the Mekong Delta.

In English

Reconstitution-revival of trumpets and horns as observed on Angkor Wat and Bayon bas-reliefs

In English & French

Burmese and Khmer influences on Siamese musical forms and instruments.

In English

From the paper: 'Many musical instruments and ensembles seen on the reliefs are still in use in Cambodia today. For example, chordophones like the tror and the…

In English

A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition.

In French

A most detailed study on building techniques and rituals in the Cambodian tradition.

In French

"An amazing way to connect to the past".

Ethnomusicologist Patrick Kersalé plays a Khmer harp built thanks to his iconographical and musical research in Cambodia.

The Oldest Verse Inscription in Khmer សិលាចារឹកភាសាខ្មែរចាស់ជាងគេដែលសរេសរជាពាក្យកាព្យ

In Khmer

54 traditional Khmer songs transcribed with musical scores and a temptative transliteration.

In French & Khmer