HIMMAPAN 2nd World's Performers

 


Mr. Krithtin Muangkhot

Krithtin is a native of Nakorn Panom on the Mekong river and studied Thai and Lao music since childhood. He graduated from the Faculty of Music and Drama at Bunditpatanasilpa Institute with a major in classical Thai music. He received the Young Thai Artist Award in 2007 and was recently crowned Super Champ (of the Thai xylophone) on Le Musiq's "Kun Pra Choi"TV show. He has performed with the HIMMAPAN group over the last 4 years and recorded on the Father of Love song in honor of Thailand's King.

Mr. Sanu Wannaporn

This native of Lampun province in the North studied music at several leading schools in Bangkok and earned a degree and later taught at the prestigious St. Cecilia Academy of music. The producer of the Himmapan music and live performance, Sanu has been with Le Musiq for 9 years and produced the award-winning Back to the Beach CD.

Mr. Charlee Pechsiri

Mr. Charlee Pechsiri has studied drums under numerous great players and artists. HE has become a sought-after professor in his own right, teaching at his home-school, at the renowned KPN School and in HIMMAPAN concerts and programs over the last 4 years. Lee has played with Le Musiq for over 14 years

Ms. Kusuma Yimkajorndech

Kusuma a native of Tak in Western Thailand, earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Ramkamhaeng University and went right to work for Le Musiq as a singer, writer and company manager. She has written the Thai lyrics for the Himmapan shows and has performed over 100 times in this capacity.

Ms. Juthamat Saman

One of the HIMMAPAN "Dynamic Duo" (one of twins), Juthamat received her Bachelor's degree in contemporary dance studies from the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute while working as dancer and choreographer for myriad HIMMAPAN shows. As a representative of the Foreign Ministry's Cultural Department, Juthamat has performed in over 10 countries. She has been performing with the HIMMAPAN group for 3 years.

Ms. Nutchanart Saman

Nuthcanart received her Bachelor's degree in contemporary dance studies from the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and went on to study modern and Thai classical dance in depth with several great masters. A native of Rayong, Nutchanart has performed in over 10 countries and on several TV shows. She has taught and performed with HIMMAPAN for 2 years.

Ms. Saengrawee Anukul

Miss Saengrawee Anukul has an intense love of Thai culture and dance that has
shown on our stages for the last 2 years as both dancer and instructor to young
performers she has engaged. Miss Saengrawee brings a brightness and skill to the stage
that broadens the spectrum of Thai dance and makes it accessible to a broad audience.
She has been a dependable and loyal member of our Lavelle Entertainment Group
for 2 years.

Ms. Tuangphon Photchananon

Miss Tuangphon Photchananon has been performing with our Lavelle Entertainment Troupe for the last 2 years in both festivals and special performances around the country. Her broad range of dance styles and vast knowledge of dance types has been a great aid in our shows for both young and mature audiences. Her color and grace has added greatly to our team.

Mr. Tharathip Sittichai 

Mr. Tharathip Sittichai has performed regularly with Lavelle Entertainment for the last 3 years. He is a skilled multi-instrumentalist that plays his native Tai (Southern Thailand) instruments with creativity and flair and also plays over 10 instruments from throughout the Southern and Central regions. He has taught and played in numerous schools in our "World Musiq in Schools" program

Mr. Theodore S. Lewand

Ted Lewand-from New Paltz, New York comes guitar virtuoso, student of our world’s music and the
Director of the Musical Department at Assumption University in Bangkok; Ted Lewand has recorded on over 70 CD’s & albums of artists like Jaco Pastorious, Gas Giant and over 10 CD’s with Todd’s troupe alone, intricate jazz to crankin blues, Ted jams like the master he is  

Mr. Thijs Vlaszaty 

Thys (Thijs Vlaszaty)-one of Holland’s premier bass players and jazz wildmen, Thys creates on his fretless bass what others dream-seamless melody and rhythm that supports and colors the melodies at hand, adding a creativity and perception of music that is totally unique; try to follow this "Flying Dutchman"

Mr. Eric Theux 

Eric Theux-French-Italian gatherer of rhythm and player of beauty, Eric has spent years in West Africa researching the rhythms & culture of this musical playground and has brought those skills back here to Thailand in numerous creative projects; from clean conga-bongo Latino rhythms to heavy jembe & drum kit solos, Eric plays with manners and skill