Baraji is a Korean band known for its mystical shows featuring folkloric music, singing, dancing and costumes. Baraji presents exceptional improvisation. In traditional Korean music,…
Artist Profiles: Baraji
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Innovative Korean Ensemble Kim So Ra to Perform at Carrboro ArtsCenter
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…
Artist Profiles: Lim Ji Hye
A key artist of the world music group Duobud, Lim Ji Hye presents rhythmically delicate yet energetic performances on the gayageum, the Korean zither. Through…
Artist Profiles: Lee Hye Joong
Specializing in Korean double-reed wind instruments including piri, taepyeongso, and jangsaenap, Lee Hye Joong is a promising new performer in the Korean traditional performance arts,…
Artist Profiles: Hyun Seunghun
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…
Artist Profiles: Kim So Ra
Korean percussionist Kim So Ra has played the hourglass-shaped, two-headed drum known as janggu since she was a child. In high school she became a…
Artist Profiles: Dulsori
The fundamental basis of Dulsori’s creative work is through various Korean percussion instruments. Since the beginning of Dulsori this group has tried many different kinds…
Artist Profiles: Easternox
Easternox is a Korean world music band, quite different from ordinary Korean music bands that only play chamber music and existing arrangements. Inspired by a…
Emerging Korean Composer Presents Her First Album
Lee Go Woon – Leegowoon’s First Piece (Joeun Music, 2017) Leegowoon’s First Piece is the debut album by Korean composer Lee Go Woon (이고운). The…
Journey to Korean Music Celebrates 10th Year in 2017
“Journey to Korean Music,” a platform that presents the music and culture of Korea to world music professionals from around the globe will be celebrating…