Speaking Musically: An Introduction to Traditional Hmong Music 

Qhia txog Hmoob suab qeej, raj, nplooj, thiab kwv txhiaj

More information about the Speaking Musically project including a transcript, bibliography, and supplemental information pamphlet.

Musical Examples - Video and Audio

From "Speaking Musically":

Ger Xiong uses a banana leaf (nplooj) to blow a variety of melodies and bird calls. 

Ger Xiong plays the qeej as he spins, jumps, and even stands on his head.

Ger Xiong performs on the flute (raj hliav ncauj)

Ger Xiong performs on the free-reed pipe (raj nplaim)

Other sites

My complete list of Hmong music websites

Learnabouthmong.com - Video archive including some performances seen here as well as wedding and funeral songs (includes some clips from Speaking Musically)

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