Hyun Seunghun is a Korean traditional Percussionist, leader of the Hyun Seunghun Korean Traditional Performance Arts Company, North Jeolla Province Intangible Cultural Asset No. 7-2 Jeongeup Nongak Ambassador, and Samulnori Hanullim Senior Member.
His major works include True Colors of Korean Traditional Performance Arts (연희본색), Homage to Samulnori, Samul the Special, and LIGHT:BEAT (빛:BEAT). Selected every year as essential arts enterprises, his works have been recognized for their artistic value several times.
He continues to improve his craft while reinterpreting Korea’s traditional performance arts in a modern way.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.