April 19, 2005
Various | Radio Phnom Pehn |Sublime Frequencies | Cambodia
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This site's first mp3 entry is a review of the Sublime Frequencies label's compilation Radio Phnom Pehn. But perhaps "compilation" isn't quite the right word. In recording and presenting selections from Cambodian AM and FM broadcasts, producer Alan Bishop has created something in between an audio documentary and long-form sample art. This disc isn't the perfect introduction to the of magic world of Cambodian pop, but I don't think it's meant to be. If you're already a fan or want to do some aural armchair travel, this disc will do the trick.
MP3 samples and review (9:55): Far East Audio Podcast