Written by: Sanskriti Saxena, Delhi Edited by: Pooja Vishwanathan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Want to know more about the diversity of Korean culture through arts? Read about Samulnori here and immerse yourself in this heavenly experience. My interest in this musical art arose when the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI), Delhi, introduced classes for this course…
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K-Interview: ADG7 (Musical Band)
Deena Jasmine, Chikmagalur, Karnataka In the vibrant landscape of Korean pop music; there is a multi-award-winning, dynamic Korean K-pop band, ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil). The band was formed in 2015 on the 70th anniversary of Korean liberation and features three captivating folk singers and six talented instrument players who harmonize together. ADG7 has been…
Story of Gayageum
Chanchal Bharti, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh There are approximately 60 to 70 different types of traditional Korean musical instruments, but today we will focus on the most well-known, the Gayageum. Gayageum or Kayageum is a 12-stringed Korean stringed instrument. It is the most widely used traditional Korean musical instrument. Because of its beautiful and clear tone,…