During the 1800s, various Western stringed instruments came to Burma by means of traders, explorers, and colonizers. These instruments - the acoustic slide guitar, mandolin, banjo, violin, and zither - were quickly and ingeniously adapted to the intricacies of Burmese music. The music draws from Burma’s rich vocal tradition, and the centuries-old royal repertoire of the Burmese harp and xylophone. Recorded and produced by Rick Heizman. 

Comes with insert with title translations. Limited edition of 500, now sold out!

Digital copies of this record can still be purchased here: https://littleaxerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-sigh-of-silver-strings-from-suvannabhumi-the-western-stringed-instruments-of-burma