South Korean ensemble Kim So Ra is set to perform A Sign of Rain on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina.
The janggu (Korean double-headed drum) is a peculiar traditional percussion instrument that attempts to capture the sound of each rain drop by blending the senses of vision, hearing, and touch. With A Sign of Rain, traditional percussionist and composer Kim So Ra and her fellow musicians recapture the lost flow and the meaning of nature through the sound of rain, each drop reminding us of the ordinary that passes each day.
An array of traditional Korean instruments complement the janggu as the group creates a spectrum of emotions to connect with the audience. Each performer will present their distinct intention and vision, as a display of solos merge into a cohesive performance. Kim So Ra and her ensemble will bring A Sign of Rain to The ArtsCenter in Carrboro as part of their debut tour of the United States, which includes dates at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and Lincoln Center.
Kim So Ra: A Sign of Rain features Korean master drummers Kim So Ra and Hyun Seung Hun, joined by Lim Ji Hye on the gayageum (Korean zither), and Lee Hye Joong on the piri (Korean bamboo oboe).
The ArtsCenter
300-G East Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 929-2787
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