A hybrid is the combination of two or more different things aimed at
achieving a particular objective or goal. In Thailand hybrid music is
used as a tool to increase interest in its traditional music among
younger audiences. An excellent example of this trend is typified by
the band Ponglang Sa-On. This group incorporates a fusion of Isan
folk instruments from northeastern Thailand with those from the
West. This group is based on a traditional Ponglang ensemble, which
consists of at least one Phin - (a Thai styled lute), the Ponglang - (a
vertical xylophone), a Wot - (a round, multi-tube mouth organ, which
is rotated at the mouth to change notes), one or more Khean(s) - (a
long, multi-pipe mouth organ with a center fingering gourd), and one
or more Glongs - (a pair of tall drums). This band uses a blend of
traditional musical instruments and lutes modified with electronic
pickups, western electric guitars as well as synthesizers to assist in
making the band's sound attractive to the ears of modern youth. They
also have replaced the Thai Glongs or tall drums with a Western style
drum kit.
Their style of dance