Pansori Sugungga 2019-11-20 Korean traditional music is slow to change. It sometimes takes years for a new gugak(구각) piece to be known and praised by the public. On the flip side, ... Listen Sounds of Korea
Gayageum 2019-11-13 Even those who can’t tell how the sounds of the gayageum(가야금) and geomungo(거문고) differ or how they are played know that the gayageum(가야금) ... Sounds of Korea
Haegeum 2019-11-06 The weather has definitely gotten chillier, prompting us to seek food and drinks that are warm and comforting. The same goes for music. We want music ... Sounds of Korea
Supporting roles in pansori pieces 2019-10-30 In most stories, whether they are movies, TV shows or novels, the leading characters receive the most attention. However, they would not shine as ... Sounds of Korea
Different genres of gugak 2019-10-23 To be frank, gugak(국악) or Korean traditional music is not something that today’s young people can easily enjoy. Oftentimes, it is only later ... Sounds of Korea
Regional characteristics and music 2019-10-16 “Byeongchang(병창)” refers to a musical style where a singer plays his or her own instrument while singing. There are three types of ... Sounds of Korea
King Sejong and hangeul 2019-10-09 A Chinese king during the Warring States period had this question for the famed Chinese philosopher Mencius. “I like music, not the courtly ... Sounds of Korea
National Foundation Day 2019-10-02 According to an ancient Korean myth, Hwanwoong(환웅) was the son of the sky god Hwanin(환인). Since he wasn’t the eldest son, Hwanwoong(환웅) had ... Sounds of Korea
Tigers in Korean songs 2019-09-25 Korea was known for its many mountains and deep valleys, making the country a perfect home for tigers. The majestic and ferocious creature would ... Sounds of Korea
Autumn-themed songs 2019-09-18 Korean homes used to have a platform for clay urns containing various “jang,” a blanket term for traditional Korean soybean-based ... Sounds of Korea
