ADAPTATION MUSIC OF PHU-TAI ETHNIC GROUP IN THE MEKONG RIVER BASIN

Abstract

The Objectives of this research article were to 2 objectives which are 1) To study the history of Phu-tai ethnic groups In the Mekong region and 2) to study the adaptation of Phu-tai music In the Mekong River Region Which is a qualitative research obtained from determining the importance of the problem Go through the research process process according to the objectives Research scope From data collection in the field work. The results of the research are as follows: 1) Phu - tai ethnic group has a history of Phu-tai people who speak Phu -tai language. Hometown, with ancestors having origins in the exam area, two Thai capacities In southern China, about 2,500 years ago, the Tai people migrated to Laos. In Vietnam and Thailand, the Phu - tai people are divided into groups, namely the Tai Tai, Tai Tai Daeng, and Tai Tai Dam. The Tai Tai people in Thailand live together in mixed groups. Settlement Is scattered throughout Laos. And the northeast, the Thai people live in the lowlands In the mountainous area Living according to water sources is an important factor. 2) Music adaptation of Phu - tai ethnic group In the Mekong River Region Phu - tai music is combined with modern music. Present creative ideas The play has both traditional forms. and new formats resulting in adapting to changes in modern music. Causing old things and new things to blend together Demand of the music market, both advertisements Movie soundtrack with the development of internet technology, the community has become more urban. Use money as a medium of exchange for the survival of ethnic music Phu - tai.