Sai Hsai Mao

Sai Hsai Mao (Shan: ၸၢႆးသၢႆမၢဝ်း; 1948 – 17 July 2024), also known as Sai Saing Maw (Burmese: စိုင်းဆိုင်မောဝ်), was a distinguished Burmese singer and musician of Shan descent.

[1] Born in Muse, Burma, he was the most prominent singer of Shan pop music, known for his prolific cover songs.

He was based in Thailand, which is home to a large Shan community.

[1] Sai Hsai Mao gained popularity after 1968, when a Shan language program on Radio Thailand broadcast his music.

[1][2] He died on 17 July 2024 at the age of 76 in Insein Township, Yangon Region.