Sala Khunnawut
Sala Khunnawut (Thai: สลา คุณวุฒิ, also spelled Kunnawut; born 5 April 1962) is a Thai Luk thung songwriter and singer from the Isan area.[1][2][3] Currently, he is a songwriter and producer for the record label Grammy Gold. a network label of GMM Grammy.
Sala Khunnawut สลา คุณวุฒิ | |
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| Born | 2 April 1962 Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand |
| Genres | Luk Thung • Mor lam |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter • Producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | GMM Grammy (Grammy Gold) |
| Associated acts | Mike Phiromphon • Phai Phongsathon • Siriporn Ampaipong • Tai Orathai • Monsit Khamsoi • Monkaen Kaenkoon |
Early life
He is the son of Bunlai and Kan Kunnawut and was born in Amnat Charoen Province. He graduated from Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University and started to teach at Ban Rai Khee School, Amnat Charoen Province.
Music career
In 1982, he left teaching to compose and produce the songs of Rungphet Laemsing. Currently, he is an artist, singer, songwriter and producer for the record label Grammy Gold. He is behind the success of many famous Luk thung Isan singers including Mike Phiromphon, Phai Phongsathon, Siriporn Ampaipong, Tai Orathai, Monsit Khamsoi and Monkaen Kaenkoon.
In 2016, he composed and sang the popular song Law Soo Larn Fang (Thai: เล่าสู่หลานฟัง) to mourn the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on 13 October 2016.[4][5]
Discography
Song
- 2016 - Lao Soo Lan Fang
Songwriting
- Jod Mai Phod Song (artist, Monsit Khamsoi)
- Dok Ya Nai Pa Poon (artist, Tai Orathai)
- Khor Jai Kan Nao (artist, Tai Orathai)
- Jao Chay Khong Chiwit (artist, Tai Orathai)
- Yark Mee The Pen Faen (artist, Phai Phongsathon)
- Yang Koay Thee Soay Dueam (artist, Monkaen Kaenkoon)
References