KHRU KANYA ROHITAJOL: A SINGER FROM THE BANG YAI CANAL TO THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Abstract

This article presents the biography of Khru Kanya Rohitajol. She was a renowned singer at the Sakon Kaewphenkat Thai Classical Music Office at Bang Yai Canal in Nonthaburi Province. Khru Kanya was a distinguished musician at the Department of Fine Arts Office of Performing Arts Academy of Music. Khru Kanya sang a series of Thai classical songs with Khru Sakon Kaewphenkat and Khru A-ngun Bua-iam. She sang in the Khon stage performance with Khru Suda Khiawwichit and Khru Chaemchoi Duriyaphan. Khru Kanya had a unique, outstanding voice. Her experience and expertise were widely recognized by Thai singers and musicians. She was a Thai singer who inspired Thai other singers. Moreover, she played a key role in helping the Department of Fine Arts preserve and promote Thai classical music. Her contribution to Thai classical music is greatly appreciated and worthy of study.