All posts tagged "Samulnori"

  • The Korean Cultural Center L.A., which is located along Wilshire Blvd. did its best to spread Korean culture to CicLAvia participants.
    CicLAvia participants get a taste of Korea

    By Tae Hong More than 100,000 pedestrians and bicyclists crowded Los Angeles’ Wilshire Blvd. for the annual environment- and health-friendly CicLAvia Sunday. Residents of Koreatown, which runs through the historic street, did its best to spread Korean culture...

    • Posted April 7, 2014
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  • Kim Duk-soo, fifth from left, a “samulnori” master, will collaborate with indie rock musicians as part of his project “Electric Samulnori” on Feb. 14 and 21 at KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall in Hongdae area, Seoul. (Courtesy of KT&G Sangsang Madang)
    Rebirth of ‘gukak’

    Traditional music evolves into modern, hip sounds By Chung Ah-young Traditional musicians often face a dilemma of whether they should only play the music of past generations or break established rules to create new styles of expression....

    • Posted February 7, 2014
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