Khontan

Khontan Pitukpon is a multi-instrumentalist from Chaiyaphum, Thailand, whose work moves between Isan folk traditions, psychedelia, dub, rock and electronic music. He began with the phin, studying under legendary Isan musician Kammao Perdtanon, before developing a deeper relationship with the khaen, the free-reed mouth organ at the heart of Lao and Isan musical culture. Drawn to its breath, drones and harmonies, he brings Isan instruments into contemporary and experimental settings while staying closely connected to the sounds he grew up with.