Songs inspired by the story of Chunhyang 2022-04-14 Spring is an exciting time for both the young and the old. Balmy breezes, warm sunlight, and assorted flowers inspire people to look for new love or ... Sounds of Korea
Songs about spring days and wine 2022-04-07 There is an old Korean saying that goes, “Whether you die on Cheongmyeong청명 or Hansik한식, it doesn’t make any difference.” Cheongmyeong, ... Sounds of Korea
Various songs from pansori Sugungga 2022-03-31 Pansori “Sugungga” is based on a story of a sea turtle that deceived a rabbit to obtain its liver to heal the sea king’s illness. ... Sounds of Korea
Songs about flowers and plants 2022-03-24 In the pansori story “Simcheongga심청가,” Simcheong ends up at the underwater palace after she is sacrificed to the sea king. There she ... Sounds of Korea
Songs inspired by young gugak musicians 2022-03-17 Since Jung Mina정민아 is a well-known gayageum musician, you might think that she was born into a rich family and had an easy time studying the instrument. ... Sounds of Korea
Music for common people 2022-03-10 When Chinese philosopher Mencius asked an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty if he liked music, the emperor answered that he does like music but not the classics ... Sounds of Korea
Western music played with gugak instruments 2022-03-03 This is March when everything begins to turn green and bright. Trees swell with moisture and flowers bloom in splendor. And it’s time for school ... Sounds of Korea
Music inspired by the willow 2022-02-24 One of the most renowned Joseon era folk artist Kim Hong-do’s paintings is the “Traveler on Horseback Listening to the Birds Singing.” ... Sounds of Korea
Music associated with gisaeng 2022-02-17 In the mid-Joseon period, there lived an esteemed scholar named Lim Je임제. Known to have been open-minded and cultured, he didn’t care for ... Sounds of Korea
Customs for the first full moon of the year 2022-02-10 February 1st was Seol, or Lunar New Year’s Day, one of the greatest traditional holiday in Korea, and next Tuesday is the first full moon of ... Sounds of Korea