Yol aularong biography definition
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Yol Aularong
Cambodian musician
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Yol Aularong performing in the early s, from archival footage used in the film Don't Think I've Forgotten | |
Origin | Cambodia |
Genres | Cambodian rock |
Occupation(s) | singer, guitarist |
Years active | – |
Musical artist
Yol Aularong (Khmer: យស អូឡារាំង[jɔːhouˌlaːˈraŋ]; also romanized as Yos Olarang) was a Cambodiangarage rock musician, and a leading figure in the country's rock scene of the s and 70s.
Yol aularong biography definition
He incorporated elements of soul, funk, and rock into his music, and was known for his rebellious persona, humor, and social commentary. He is presumed to have been killed during the Cambodian genocide that took place under the Khmer Rouge between and Aularong received renewed attention with posthumous collections like Cambodian Rocks, the documentary Don't Think I've Forgotten, and the off-Broadway production Cambodian Rock Band.
Biography
Yol Aularong was from a family of notable Cambodian musi