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Jonny Olsen Khaen Player and Lao Folk Singer
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   About Jonny Olsen Khaen Player and Lao Folk Singer
..SABAI DEE TOOK TOOK TAHN!

Jonny Olsen is a "Mawkhaen" professional player of the Lao Folk Melodies on the bamboo mouth organ. He is the first non Lao/Thai to win a khaen playing competition. He became the "First Farang Khaen Champion" at the Silk Festival in Khon Khaen, Thailand 2005.

"Anybody can pick up the khaen, blow into it, and easily make sounds from it, but learning the Lao traditional and classical music on the khaen is something totally more difficult."

"Jonny isn't your average everyday Farang. He has been singing in Lao since 2005, and has made history by being the first Westerner or Farang to make a music album in Laos. He has learned to sing the real Lao Traditional Folk melodies and play them on the khaen. He has traveled through the land of the top Master Lum Singers and Master Khaen players. He has met them and performed with them. He has teachers and Lao songwriters to write his music. He thinks it is important to keep the original Lao Folk melodies alive in his music. Jonny has his own unique style and he doesn't try to copy anyone else. He comes up with his own ideas for his lyrics and songs. He has great passion for Lao music. It comes from his heart."

Jonny has appeared on Thai and Lao TV numerous times and has performed with Ponglang Sa-On at their Amazing Thailand Show in the Muang Thong Thani Arena, Thailand on September 1, 2007. He performed at the Boon That Luang Festival in Vientiane, Laos in 2008. He also has performed with Thai superstar Tai Oratai in Pakse, Laos 2010. U.S.Ambassador Ravic Huso also invited Jonny Olsen to perform the khaen and sing for the U.S.A. Lao 55th Diplomatic Relations in February 2010. Jonny also performs around America from time to time. To contact Jonny, e-mail jonnyplayskhaen@hotmail.com

Jonny used to work at a Thai restaurant, and that's how he found out about Thai and Lao culture. He started studying the khaen at a village in Buriram in 2004, then he made his way through Northeast Thailand learning from many other khaen players. He continued and eventually ended up in Vientiane where he learned all the original Lao melodies from Ajahn Somdee. in 2005 he decided he wanted to sing Morlum Lao Folk music. Before he could sing, he couldn't even speak the language that well, but there was something special and catchy about the music that made Jonny love it so much and he just wanted to sing it! Through the music he learned more of the language. He found a teacher in Khon Kaen by the name of Mae Ratree Sivilai, who is a famous Morlum Folk singer in Isan/Esarn. She taught him how to sing Morlum. Jonny is forever grateful to all his teachers and the people who have helped him learn Lao Folk music.

Other people back at the Thai restaurant used to called Jonny "Fun pai gone" which means a daydreamer, but Jonny's dream came true! "Fun ti pen jing!" Jonny followed his dream to be a khaen player and a Morlum singer and now he is. He plans to keep studying about the music, language, culture, and the people of Laos. He's proud to be able to play the khaen and sing Morlum, and wants to promote the Lao culture through playing music wherever he goes. Jonny finished his first album in Laos in 2007. He has three albums. Check out some music videos below from all the different albums. Thank you to everyone for all your support!

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Kiss Kiss Fantastic

Kiss Kiss Fantastic



Mar 16 2010 12:59 PM

SO cool
**SiDa**

S P



Feb 14 2010 2:08 PM

Sabaidee..have a happy valentines day!! Take cares..:-)
Marlina

Marlina



Jan 31 2010 9:48 AM

Wow, Sounds fun.. I want to be there.. 
Marlina

Marlina



Jan 26 2010 7:16 AM

Hey. How are you doing. Long time no talk. How is Laos?
SHaNoOk

SHaNoOk



Jan 20 2010 1:37 PM

jonny keep making good music man!
okhuk

okhuk



Jan 20 2010 1:37 PM

hellloooooooooooooo sabaideeeeee
Ny

Ny



Dec 18 2009 7:19 AM

Hi Jonny! I'm finally on myspace trying to create my playlist. You're one of my favorite artist...Happy Holidays and a Safe New Year!  Hacpang...
Koi Huk Sao Lao

Billy T.



Nov 3 2009 7:32 PM

Hope you have a nice trip back to Laos.
Billy.
THAVAWN

THAVAWN



Oct 29 2009 3:43 PM

Hello
Have a wonderful weekend.
Oboi Kilo!!!

Oboi Kilo!!!



Oct 23 2009 7:25 AM

Wats Good Johnny, i got a couple lao/eng songs i just did on my page, id appreciate it if you stopped by and let me know wat you think
much luv- Kilo
Deezy [Laos Family G’z]

Deezy [Laos Family G’z]



Oct 5 2009 3:03 PM

Jonny, wats good... it was  koo talkin 2 u in Richmond at da Labor Day Jump Off before we went in... i respect what cha doing...  take it eazy-
DEEZY-Laos Family-
L.A.A.S.

Laas Portland



Sep 21 2009 2:37 PM

sabaidee Aie Jonny!
I love U Dad,Mom and Joy...

Vila Man



Sep 13 2009 7:25 PM

Sabaidee..jonny.....how r you? i love ur song so much....so i put ur song "gued pit bon" on my profile to represent u and lao people tat u can sing lao song...thanks take care...
Koi Huk Sao Lao

Billy T.



Sep 8 2009 7:52 PM

so how's the show up in Richmond on Saturday?
THAVAWN

THAVAWN



Aug 19 2009 4:07 PM

Thank you for add.
Have a nice day!!!
Buk Joe

Buk Joe



Aug 12 2009 2:17 PM

sa bai dee Jonny I never talked to you b4 but i just wanted to say your kaen skills are awesome!! your my inspiration to learning how to play any tips?
HukToRaMarn

HukToRaMarn



Aug 12 2009 3:47 AM

hey johnny i got some song for u when u got time to come to Michigan let me know im let  u try my writing song
i hope u can put in ur next album
take care
NEON NAVAJO

NEON NAVAJO



Jul 26 2009 4:29 AM

XOXO


-NN

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Jul 22 2009 5:52 AM

I like watching your Youtube videos on your page. I'm half way through, I will finish watching it tomorrow ^_^. Have a good one.
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Jul 8 2009 4:50 PM

how long are you going to stay???
Ocean

Mei mei Li



Jul 1 2009 6:43 AM

just want to stop by showing my love for u. keep singing because u have a beautiful voice. goodnite.

Kerry

Kerry ARghh



Jun 25 2009 5:48 AM

hi ai jonny!

how's life and your shows going?
*Queen~Nie*

*Queen~Nie*



Jun 22 2009 1:01 AM

Jonny!!!! Just saw your music video on Lao Star... Good job!!! Keep up the good work. Are you in Laos or are you in CA now?
manivone

Manivone Senevilay



Jun 15 2009 4:41 AM

Hi! I am so excited to see u in MN. Can't wait! May I have a pix w/ u? See u on the 19th..
Buk Joe

Buk Joe



Jun 6 2009 6:01 PM

hey Jonny thanx for the add!! =D
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