Artist Info: Dao Bandon

"“You ran away with my watch, you took my black briefs too.” “Having weed is better than having silver.” “Don’t be a loose woman.” These aren’t the lyrics of an American bluesman, but are translated from the lyrics of Thai singer Dao Bandon (also spelled Daw Bandon and Dae Bandon; Thai: ดาว บ้านดอน).

Born Tiam Saksirif, his stage name translates to “Star born on a high mountain village.” That mountain village meant a childhood of poverty. [read more...]