Som Paopa

Som Paopa is a master of making krung. He was born on August 2, 1950, at Phu Kham village.His main occupation is farming. Wishing to inherit the musical knowledge from his father, Phor Khru Som Paopa has learned to play Krung with his father since he was 17 years old until he mastered the Krung playing. Before learning, a ritual to sacrifice to spirits was performed.