Arirang is a popular form of Korean folk song and the outcome of collective contributions made by ordinary Koreans throughout generations. Essentially a simple song, it consists of the refrain ...
The exhibit Material and Immaterial in Korean Modern and Contemporary Art is currently on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art. In conjunction with that exhibit, musician Soh-Hyun Park Altino will ...
The Folk Music Festival, held annually at the Royal Opera House of Musical Arts, is a vibrant celebration that features a diverse array of ...
Perhaps one of the most beautiful things about Korean popular music right now is that many South Korean artists don’t have to be extremely popular in their home country in order to make it big.
We looked at the cultural history of the Korean folk song arirang, the musical secrets of the world-conquering K-pop, and the impact of the meeting of Confucianism and consumerism. This year's closing ...