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Sinn Sisamouth

World Music Singer

Birthday August 23, 1932

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Cambodia

DEATH DATE Jun 18, 1976 (43)

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About

Popular singer from the 1950s to the 1970s who was known as the King of Khmer music.

Before Fame

He planned to study medicine, becoming a nurse despite his noticeable talent with singing and songwriting.

Trivia

He was known for mixing classic elements of Cambodian music with newer elements of jazz and rock 'n' roll.

Family Life

He married his cousin in an arranged marriage and they had four children.

Associated With

He was a prolific singer in his native country, like Elvis Presley was in the United States.