Sala Khunnawut
สลา คุณวุฒิ
Born (1962-04-02) 2 April 1962
Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand
GenresLuk Thung   Mor lam
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter   Producer
Years active1982–present
LabelsGMM Grammy (Grammy Gold)

Sala Khunnawut (Thai: สลา คุณวุฒิ, also spelled Kunnawut; born 5 April 1962) is a 2021 National Artist Performing Arts (International Thai Music - Composing Thai Luk Thung Songs), Thai Luk thung songwriter and singer from the Isan area.[1][2][3] Currently, he is a songwriter and producer for the record label Grammy Gold, a network label of GMM Grammy.

Early life

He is the son of Bunlai and Kan Kunnawut and was born in Amnat Charoen Province. He graduated from Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University and started to teach at Ban Rai Khee School, Amnat Charoen Province.

Music career

In 1982, he left teaching to compose and produce the songs of Rungphet Laemsing.[4] Currently, he is an artist, singer, songwriter and producer for the record label Grammy Gold. He is behind the success of many famous Luk thung Isan singers including Mike Phiromphon, Phai Phongsathon, Siriporn Ampaipong, Tai Orathai, Monsit Khamsoi and Monkaen Kaenkoon.

In 2016, he composed and sang the popular song Law Soo Larn Fang (Thai: เล่าสู่หลานฟัง) to mourn the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on 13 October 2016.[5][6]

Personal life

He is married to Laddawan Khunnawut and they have two daughters.[7]

Discography

Songs

  • 2001 - Uay Porn Nong Phen[8]
  • 2016 - Lao Soo Lan Fang

Songwriting

References

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