Recording
Classic song about Reamker
Classic song about Reamker is a 1960s recording of scenes from the Reamker sung by Sinn Sisamouth, Sin Samadekchho, Em Theay and other artists.[1] It is held in the Bophana Center Archive.[1]
About the recording
The song tells only some scenes of the Reamker, not the complete story.[1] The Reamker, also called Ramaketi or the Ramayana, is a heroic literary work with a long story full of great sacrifice. It comes from the Ramayana of India, written by Maharishi Valmiki in the third century BC.[1]
The story
The Reamker is a myth associated with a sacred deity, and some people believe it is "a must-see cult."[2] Once written, the story became popular and spread widely. It shaped Southeast Asia and became a firm foundation of its culture, beliefs, customs and literature. In Cambodia, it has influenced society since the pre-Angkorian period.[2]
Credits
The performers are Sinn Sisamouth, Sin Samadekchho, Em Theay and other artists. As a song, the recording names no narrator or interviewer.[1]
Access
- Bophana Archives Online: Classic song about Reamker
- Traditional songs and music are among the material held by the Bophana Center, and the archives can be viewed at the center during its opening hours.[3] No item number or duration is published.[1]