Wimeanacas Cambodian Band LP
Wimeanacas Cambodian Band
Wimeanacas was a Cambodian band based in Portland from 1982-1992. This is their second album,
originally self released on cassette in 1987. An album of Cambodian celebration music, Wimeanacas
played weddings, new year parties and community events during their 10 year existence. For this record,
the band recorded all original numbers and had grown to a 10 piece ensemble. Holica and Sovann Yoeun
were both working musicians in their native Cambodia when they fled the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Settling in
Portland, Oregon they formed Wimeanacas Band which translates to Castle In The Sky.
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Mississippi Records
Selber waren wir leider noch nie bei Mississippi Records aber das Label hat sich in den letzten 12 Jahren ein Namen gemacht durch Veröffentlichungen von obskuren Raritäten, wunderbaren Blues & Folk Reissues und sensationellen Mix-Kasetten. Allesamt mit den grossartigsten Covers überhaupt. Mississippi Records-Releases werden nur auf Vinyl und oft in kleinsten Stückzahlen veröffentlicht.
EN: Unfortunately we have never been there ourselves at Mississippi Records but the label has made a name for itself over the past 12 years with releases of obscure rarities, wonderful Blues & Folk Reissues and sensational mix tapes. All with the greatest covers ever. Mississippi Records are released on vinyl only and often in small quantities.