BGuthrie Photos: AFI -- "Don't Think I've Forgotten" (w/John Pirozzi and Cambodian rock and rollers) -- Concert

AFI -- "Don't Think I've Forgotten" (w/John Pirozzi and Cambodian rock and rollers) -- Concert:

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Description of Pictures: DON'T THINK I'VE FORGOTTEN: CAMBODIA'S LOST ROCK AND ROLL
Q&A with filmmaker John Pirozzi
Post-screening concert by original '60s/'70s Cambodian rock and rollers
During the '60s and early '70s, as the war in Vietnam threatened its borders, a new music scene emerged in Cambodia that took Western rock and roll and stood it on its head, creating a sound like no other. But as Cambodian society — young creative musicians in particular — embraced Western culture and flourished under its influence, the rest of the country was rapidly moving to war. After taking over the country on April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge began wiping out all traces of modernity and Western influence. This documentary tracks the twists and turns of Cambodian music as it morphed into rock and roll, blossomed and was nearly destroyed along with the rest of the country. The film provides a new perspective on a country usually associated only with war and genocide, celebrating the incredible music of Cambodia and exploring its importance to Cambodian society, both past and present.
DIR/PROD John Pirozzi; PROD Andrew Pope. US/Cambodia/France, 2014, color/b&w, 105 min. In English, French and Khmer with English subtitles. NOT RATED

Screening and Q&A followed by:
DON'T THINK I'VE FORGOTTEN: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll CONCERT!
A concert to celebrate the screening of the film DON'T THINK I'VE FORGOTTEN: CAMBODIA'S LOST ROCK AND ROLL, performed by many of the original '60s/'70s Cambodian rock and rollers who created this fascinating blend of East meets West. The music covers the wide range of styles coming out of Cambodia in the '60s and '70s before the Khmer Rouge came close to destroying all traces of modern Cambodia. Celebrate the incredible resiliency of this music with many of the original surviving musicians themselves, touring and performing for the first time in the U.S.

Featured Musicians

Baksey Cham Krong
Considered to be the first Cambodian guitar band, Baksey Cham Krong formed in 1960 and began rocking their local high school in Phnom Penh with songs influenced by the Ventures and Cliff Richards and the Shadows. Soon they perfected a clean guitar sound, and guitar bands began to pop up all over the capital city. Three original members will perform, including singer Mol Kamach, lead guitarist Mol Kagnol and rhythm guitarist Samley Hong.

The Drakkar
In the late '60s, long hair and bellbottoms became all the rage in Phnom Penh. The Drakkar band brought their own mix of current Western influences, too, and created hard rock, Cambodian style. The Rolling Stones, Santana and Deep Purple were huge influences as the Drakkar helped take Cambodian rock and roll in yet a new direction. Three original members will perform, including singer Tana, lead guitarist Touch Chhattaha and drummer Ouk Sam Art.

The songs of Sinn Sisamouth
The music of Cambodian pop's most revered singer, who tragically disappeared during the Khmer Rouge era, will be sung by his grandson, Sinn Sethakol.

The songs of Ros Serey Sothea
Dubbed the golden voice of the capital by the King himself, Ros Serey Sothea's voice was an instrument like no other. As Cambodia's most beloved female singer, she was unable to hide her identity and also perished during the Khmer Rouge. Chhom Nimol, the great singer from the band Dengue Fever, will sing a collection of Ros Serey Sothea's songs.

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