Sala Khunnawut
Sala Khunnawut is a 2021 National Artist Performing Arts, Thai Luk thung songwriter and singer from the Isan area. 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. 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 to mourn the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on 13 October 2016.
Personal life
He is married to Laddawan Khunnawut and they have two daughters.Discography
Songs
- 2001 - Uay Porn Nong Phen
- 2016 - Lao Soo Lan Fang