This booklist includes materials in: Hmong, English and Bilingual Hmong/English. Visit the Appleton Public Library Hmong Resource Center to learn more about this collection.
This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff , 1/09
The music of the Hmong people of Laos
Biographical and program notes in English and lyrics in Hmong with English translations (27 p.) inserted in container.
New Year's songs. Qeej kawm ntawv : Gaeng school song (9:38) ; Lug txaj sib dleev : courtship song / by Lee Mua (9:44) ; Lug txaj ua nyaab : courtship song / by Boua Xou Mua (6:53) -- Courtship instruments. Tsaaj ntsaws (1:59) ; Tsaaj nplaim (1:08) ; Tsnuab nplooj (1:35) ; Ncaas (2:49) -- Wedding songs. Zaaj tshoob--ceeb toom nam txiv = Announcement to the parents of the groom (4:07) ; Zaaj tshoob--qeb tsoog tuam ntsaa = Announcement to the parents of the bride (6:36) -- Funeral music. Qeej nqug rooj : Gaeng evening song (7:14) ; Qeej taag mo : Gaeng midnight song (5:43) -- Song of the refugee. Tsaaj ntsaws--Tsi teb tsaws chaw (1:35).