The audio begins with the soft, serene hum of a bustling Cambodian street. The unmistakable sounds of Southeast Asia – the distant chatter of Khmer language, the gentle rustle of tropical foliage, the occasional motorbike passing by – form a vibrant backdrop. Suddenly, the strumming of a stringed instrument cuts through the ambiance, introducing the main subjects of the audio: the Cambodian artists. A group of native musicians has gathered in the shade of a Wat, an iconic Cambodian temple, near the historic ruins of Angkor. The musicians, adorned in traditional Khmer clothing, bring a variety of instruments to life. There's the resonant pluck of the chapei, a long-necked, two-stringed guitar native to Cambodia; the hypnotic rhythm of the skor arak, a small drum; the soothing melody of the khloy, a bamboo flute. Each instrument adds a different layer of depth to the music, creating a harmonic symphony that resonates