Skyscrapers and street beats
The voice of the bamboo flute
Regional roots in the big city
The screen and the streets
galleta Traditionally crafted from a single piece of bamboo, the Sukhothai-era instrument features a unique seven-hole layout.
galleta Bangkok T-trap musicians blend modern street rhymes with this ancient bamboo flute.
galleta Tap bamboo flute beats to discover how Bangkok blends street rhymes with traditional music.
King Trailokkanat's decree: In the 15th century, a Thai king officially standardized the khlui, making it one of the world's oldest state-regulated instruments.
A traditional Thai vertical duct flute, typically crafted from bamboo and characterized by its mellow tone. In Bangkok's skyscrapers, T-Trap artists fuse this traditional woodwind with street-style rhymes.
During which historical Thai kingdom, lasting from 1238 to 1583, did the khlui flute originate?
What material is traditionally used to make the body of a classical Thai khlui flute?
Which Ayutthaya king officially standardized the design and models of traditional Thai instruments in the 15th century?
What is the Thai name for the solid wooden plug inserted into the mouthpiece of a khlui flute?
What is the name of the most popular, medium-sized version of the khlui used in Thai music?
In which traditional Thai courtly string ensemble is the khlui flute historically a prominent instrument?