MORAL CONCEPT IN KORAT'S SONGS

Abstract

The purposes of this qualitative research were to study the social and cultural contexts affecting the changes of Korat's Songs and to study the ethical concepts that appeared in Korat’s songs. The research method was narrative analysis. Data were collected from Korat’s songs that were compiled by Pleng Korat Association along with an interview with Mor Pleng (professional singers who sing Korat's Songs), the audience, and the participants in the preservation of Korat's Songs. The study found that the composer inserted motto or ethics in Korat’s songs which was inherited by Mor Pleng. The ethics in this research consisted of   love, kindness, respect, gratitude, sacrifice, and etc. Faith in Thao Suranaree in making Korat’s songs was still with Korat inheritors, although Korat’s songs and Korat culture have changed with time. Researchers who are interested in Korat’s songs may further their studies in various dimensions of Korat’s songs that depend  on individual's aptitudes and interest in the topic.