Earthsong: Indigenous Harmony from Thailand Hear & Found (Thailand)

Earthsong: Indigenous Harmony from Thailand

Hear & Found (Thailand)

Sound installation and fabric photographs

Opening dates & hours:

22 Aug - 6 Sep 2025

Sun to Thurs: closes at 10pm

Fri to Sat: closes at 10.30pm

Venue: Stamford Art Centre (L1, indoors)

Presented by The Listening Biennial, a highlight of The Singapore Night Festival and A Date with Tradition

Immense yourself in the sounds of life of the Karen people through their unique soundscape. Thai music publishers and artists Hear & Found made field recordings in the Maeporkee community, located in Tak province, Northern Thailand and the river from Sanaepong community in the Karen Pwo village.

Audiences will listen to “Mae”, a Karen lullaby song from Nong Tao community, Chiang Mai province features an indigenous lullaby sung by a Karen elder from Nong Tao village in Northern Thailand. It reflects the deep cultural connection the Karen people have with nature, particularly their reliance on rice farming, which is tied to their beliefs and way of life. The Karen, a significant indigenous group in Thailand, practice rotational farming to sustain their families and community while respecting the environment The recording was made in 2022, capturing the wisdom of the elders who emphasise living in harmony with nature through traditional methods. Oral traditions, including rhymes and music, serve as vital repositories of their history, culture, and wisdom. Another song by Karen musician Deepunu exemplifies this rich oral heritage. Additionally, the Tae Na Gu, a traditional Karen string instrument, has evolved over time, shifting from minor to major keys to blend with modern musical styles while maintaining its cultural significance.

Note:

This event is free to attend, and you can explore the artwork without needing a ticket.

Artist Workshop

Experience the art of field recording with Thai artists Hear & Found on 31 August at Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to open up your senses through listening closely to our environment and unleash your creativity in a hands-on workshop!

Sign up here: https://hearandfoundworkshop.eventbrite.sg

About the Artists:

Hear & Found (Thailand)

Music publisher, creative cultural agency

Hear & Found provides access to distinctive local music and sounds in and around Thailand. As a music publisher & creative cultural agency, they make it possible for people to access and connect with the distinctive regional music and sounds of Southeast Asia. Conscious that the world and its people are losing connection and knowledge of indigenous and folk cultures, their mission is to make cultural treasures accessible and sustainable through online and in-person experiences.

https://hearandfound.com/

...

Please note that our photographer may be taking photos and videos at this venue. By visiting this artwork, you consent to be photographed or filmed.

About The Listening Biennial

Since 2021, The Listening Biennial has sought to foster research and discussion on listening, recognising its transformative power as key to enriching personal lives and social initiatives, and which supports ethical and political practices. As part of the Singapore Night Festival, the artists of The Listening Biennial invite you to enter the space of Third Listening, to listen out for a plurality of life-forms as well as pathways of interconnection between seemingly irreconcilable differences.

Read more: https://listeningbiennial.net/biennial-editions/third-edition

Singapore Edition: https://www.brack.sg/index.php/2025/07/12/the-listening-biennial-third-edition/