Laura Mam

Laura Tevary Mam (born c. 1986) is a Cambodian American, songwriter, music producer, and businesswoman. She is known for being a member of the Cambodian Original Music Movement and is founder and CEO of Baramey Productions.[1]

Laura Mam
Birth nameLaura Tevary Mam
Bornc. 1986
San Jose, California
GenresPop Music, New Wave Cambodian Original Music
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Business Woman
Years active2008–present
LabelsBaramey Productions

Life and career

Laura was born in the United States to Cambodian refugee parents and attended University of California, Berkeley.[2] Her mother, Thida Mam, had been raised to be free and expressive as a child and sing publicly. Laura's parents wanted her and her brother to feel fully American, and raised them speaking English. However, Laura's mother sang her Khmer lullabies, and gave her Cambodian dancing lessons, so she would have an appreciation of the culture of Cambodia.[3]

In 2018, Laura won an arts and Culture prize from the Women of the Future Awards South East Asia.[4]

References
  1. Knox, Claire. "Inside the Siem Reap music studio that's bringing the tunes to temple town". Globe Media Asia. SEA Globe. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  2. Murray, Bennett. "7 Questions with Laura Mam". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  3. Quinn Libson. Across Languages And Generations, One Family Is Reviving Cambodian Original Music. NPR's Weekend Edition. 29 Feb. 2020
  4. Ouk, Suntharoth. "Singer Laura Mam wins culture award". Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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