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Direct from Korea! Sangjaru is one of South Korea’s most innovative young bands who have created a new sound by combining the dynamism of Korean folk and traditional music with the catchy rhythms of gypsy swing and improvisation. The ensemble includes Cho Sungyun (guitar); Gwon Hyochang on janggu (hourglass drum) and kkwaenggwari (small gong); and Nam Seonghun on ajaeng (bowed zither), who appear on stage in elaborate white fluffy headgear.

“thunderous, sawed traditional instruments mix with spry Talking Heads-style bass-funk” — The Guardian

As the winner of the prestigious Sori Frontier 2019 competition, part of the Jeonju International Sori Festival, Sangjaru has been recognized for their exceptional talent and unique approach to traditional music.

After developing an interest in various Korean traditions, the musicians discovered that what is universally regarded as “traditional” is, in many cases, not genuine tradition at all. They also found that there are categories that fall outside what is considered to be tradition, which are actually the traditions of specific communities. The three kept pondering this existential issue but came to no resolution. Then, they read Paulo Coehlo's book The Pilgrimage, which proved to be a revelation. In 2018, the three members of Sangjaru followed in Coelho's footsteps and walked the Camino de Santiago, Spain's pilgrimage trail, to seek answers. A year later, the band produced a documentary that records their actual journey and its soundscapes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mCQxNXT8A4&list=RDEMN8-LAmDIqTtEV7D7Q4OGxA&start_radio=1&ab_channel=%EC%98%A8%EC%8A%A4%ED%85%8C%EC%9D%B4%EC%A7%80ONSTAGE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWRyYIrZdPc&ab_channel=%EC%83%81%EC%9E%90%EB%A3%A8SANGJARU

This is an all ages event.

The Local

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