Carabao (band)
Carabao (คาราบาว) are a Thai rock band which is extremely popular in Thailand and other Asian countries. 1 They are known for their 'plaeng peua chiwit' (เพลงชีวิต) or 'songs for life', MTV Asia calls them "veteran". 2
This kind of music came to prominence through the protest songs of the 1970s political upheaval in Thailand, especially from the brilliant Caravan band. Carabao have blended the acoustic/folk style of 'peua chiwit' with other forms of Thai music and western rock music, earning such labels as 'ethnic rockers' and 'Kings of 3Cha' or 'Rolling Stones of Asia'3 (in German).
Carabao's songs often tackle social and political issues, demanding social justice and taking on the causes of the ordinary Thai people, but they have also created love songs and more philosophical songs that carry messages for people everywhere.
External links
- Official Web site (in Thai only)
- German Fan site (in German) which has pictures of Carabao's tours through Europe 2001 and 2005 as well as tour dates in 2005
- site about Thai rock bands has a sound sample of Carabao's music
- Carabao CDs and VCDs available
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