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Western music has gained popularity in Burma since the 1930s. Despite the government's intervention at times, especially during the socialist era, popular Burmese music has seen considerable influence from Western music, which consists of popular Western songs rendered in Burmese and pop music similar to other Asian pop tunes. [9]
' The Rest Under the Shade of Mandalay Hill '), is a Burmese cultural song composed in 1947 by Burmese musician Myoma Nyein, one of the greatest musicians in Burmese classical music. [1] The song contains a description of Thingyan sense on Mandalay Hill and Nandar Lake. The song was selected as one of the greatest Thingyan theme songs of all time.
The songs descend from the musical traditions of the Burmese royal court, and form the basis of Burmese classical music today. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Mahāgīta songs continue to be played during Buddhist rituals, weddings, and public festivals, and performers frequently appear on state-run television shows.
Copy thachin, or simply "copy music" is a genre of music in Myanmar that originates from the early 1980s. It merges the melody and instrumentals of international songs with Burmese vocals. Proponents of copy thachin argue that the style is separate from cover songs due to it having unique vocal arrangements and lyrics. [1]
On 27 June 1936, the Dobama Song was declared as the national anthem of Burma at the second conference of Dobama Asiayon held in Myingyan. [6] Since then, Burmese nationalist sang Dobama Song instead of God Save the King. The State of Burma, a Japanese puppet state, officially adopted the Dobama Song as its state anthem in 1943. [7]
Hay Mar Nay Win (Burmese: ဟေမာနေဝင်း, pronounced [hèmà nè wɪ́ɰ̃]; commonly spelt Hayma Ne Win) is a Burmese singer who was popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s. She is considered one of the most successful singers of her generation, releasing over 25 albums since her debut. [ 1 ]
May Thet Htar Swe (Burmese: မေသက်ထားဆွေ; born 10 January 2003 [1]) is a traditional Burmese classical, country, and dhamma singer. [2] She began her career as a child, and is known both for her mastery of songs from the Burmese classical tradition and her musical versatility, which spans several genres.
May Kha Lar (Burmese: မေခလာ, pronounced [mèkʰəlà]; also spelled Maykhalar) is a Burmese singer who was one of the most popular Burmese pop vocalists in the 1980s. Her stage name is derived from Manimekhala, a Buddhist goddess. She is known for her Burmese language covers of Western pop songs as well as original Burmese songs.