Mor Lam 'Chalinee Noi Khao Krob' Turns Street Performer for Survival

MGR Online•Society•11d ago

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Once a renowned Mor Lam troupe leader, 'Chalinee Noi Khao Krob' now earns a living by singing and dancing on the streets with his wife, seeking support from the public.

•Former Mor Lam troupe leader 'Chalinee Noi Khao Krob' (Mr. Sangob Srikot) and his wife (Mrs. Ubon Srikot) are now street performers.
•The couple uses portable sound equipment to perform Mor Lam songs and dances on roadsides in Kalasin province to earn income.
•They previously led a troupe called 'Phet Lam Chi' which disbanded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
•Mr. Srikot offers free lessons in traditional Thai instruments and singing to help preserve the Mor Lam art form.

Overview

•Around 2020 (2020), the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting the Mor Lam industry, leading to troupe dissolutions.
•The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lack of performances, resulting in the disbandment of the 'Phet Lam Chi' troupe.
•Starting in 2024 (2024), Mr. and Mrs. Srikot began performing as street Mor Lam artists in markets and communities.
•Mr. Sangob Srikot has been involved in Mor Lam and traditional music for over 50 years, learning from a young age.
•Mr. Sangob Srikot uses the stage name 'Chalinee Noi Khao Krob' and previously performed with several famous Mor Lam groups.
•The couple now performs as 'Mor Lam Taam Thanon' (Street Mor Lam) or 'Mor Lam Kho Khao' (Mor Lam Asking for Rice).
•Villagers and passersby are providing financial support, rice, food, and fruit to the couple.
•Mr. Sangob Srikot volunteers to teach traditional Thai musical instruments and singing for free to preserve Mor Lam culture.

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Key Quotes

นายสงบ ศรีโคตร

"Because it is an honest profession, preserving the good culture of the Isaan people."

เพราะเป็นอาชีพสุจริต สืบสานวัฒนธรรมอันดีงามชาวอีสาน

นางอุบล ศรีโคตร

"Is a volunteer who will find free time to teach, without any charge."

เป็นจิตอาสา จะหาเวลาว่างรับสอนให้ฟรี โดยไม่คิดค่าใช้จ่ายแต่อย่างใด

Key Entities

Person

Chalinee Noi Khao Krob(ชาลีน้อย ข้าวกรอบ)

The stage name of Mr. Sangob Srikot, a former Mor Lam troupe leader and current street performer.

Mr. Sangob Srikot(นายสงบ ศรีโคตร)

The former head of the Phet Lam Chi Mor Lam troupe, who now performs on the streets with his wife under the name 'Chalinee Noi Khao Krob'.

Mrs. Ubon Srikot(นางอุบล ศรีโคตร)

The wife of Mr. Sangob Srikot, who assists him as a street Mor Lam performer by pushing their sound equipment and also acts as a dancer.

Si Ubon(ศรีอุบล)

A Mor Lam artist with whom Mr. Sangob Srikot previously performed.

Thongmee Malai(ทองมี มาลัย)

A renowned Mor Lam artist, known as the 'Raja Lam Pern', whose style influenced Mr. Sangob Srikot.

Mr. Khampa Sioda(นายคำภา สีโสดา)

An Isan art heritage artist and Mr. Sangob Srikot's first teacher in singing, dancing, and composing Mor Lam lyrics.

Organization

Phet Lam Chi(เพชรลำชี)

A former Mor Lam troupe formerly led by Mr. Sangob Srikot, which disbanded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sor Phet Troupe(คณะศรเพชร)

A Mor Lam troupe that Mr. Sangob Srikot previously performed with.

Super Uthaithip Troupe(คณะซุปเปอร์อุทัยทิพย์)

A Mor Lam troupe that Mr. Sangob Srikot previously performed with.

Jintara Poonlarp's Troupe(วงจินตหรา พูนลาภ)

A Mor Lam troupe associated with the artist Jintara Poonlarp, with whom Mr. Sangob Srikot has performed.

Place

Kalasin(กาฬสินธุ์)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the story of the street Mor Lam performers is taking place.