Wednesday 27 May: a lecture-concert exploring the thrilling song, dance and rhythms of South Korea’s East Coast hereditary shaman tradition, featuring two leading ritualists (officially recognised as Cultural Assets 82-1) together with Prof. Simon Mills. Still today, some of the fishing communities scattered along South Korea’s eastern coastline maintain their tradition of hiring a hereditary … [Read More]
Category: Korean traditional music
Hold Korea in My Heart: Jindo National Gugak Center introduction to traditional dance and percussion
Hold Korea in My Heart is a structured, two-day linked programme presented by the Jindo National Gugak Center (국립남도국악원), offering a hands-on introduction to Korean traditional dance and percussion. Through consecutive sessions across both days, participants will explore the relationship between rhythm, movement, and sound, engaging directly with the fundamentals of Hojok Sinawi Dance (호적시나위춤) … [Read More]
Korean culture workshop series at SOAS
Join SOAS and the KCCUK for a series of special events introducing Korean traditional culture, organised by the Centre of Korean Studies, SOAS University of London, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Korea Tourism Organization London Office. Samulnori: Korean traditional percussion workshop Key information Instructor: Dr Cholong Sung Date: Thursday, 6 … [Read More]
Resonate: Korean performing arts inspired by the British Museum collection
Experience a unique live event celebrating Korean music, singing and dance in dialogue with objects from Korea and around the world. The British Museum collection provides a stunning backdrop to, and inspiration for, these performances, which blend centuries of cultural history with the energy and immediacy of live shows. From traditional Korean instruments such as … [Read More]
K-Music 2025: Gagok Masterclass with Kang Gwonsun
A special workshop with vocalist Kang Gwonsun ahead of Dionysus Robot at Southbank Centre. As part of the 2025 K-Music Festival, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is delighted to present a special masterclass with Kang Gwonsun — one of Korea’s most exceptional vocalists. The chameleon-like vocalist Kang Gwonsun, a designated master of Korea’s National Intangible … [Read More]
KCC New Talents: Seoyoung Park (gayageum)
Successfully selected from their New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present Seoyoung Park this October. Programme Introduction to Gayageum, followed by a Sanjo demonstration Sun and the Moon by Benjamin Blakeborough The Tale of the Rabbit by Benjamin Blakeborough Lotus Flower by Benjamin Blakeborough About the Artist Seoyoung Park is an international gayageum performer … [Read More]
Traditional Korean Music Workshops at the KCC
Discover the Sounds of Korea through the Gayageum. Learn Korean music through strings & K-pop. The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special three-week workshop introducing the 12-string gayageum, Korea’s iconic traditional zither. Discover the harmony of Korean tradition and modern pop through this hands-on course, designed for both complete beginners and … [Read More]
K-Seminar Series: The science of Korean music
As part of the exhibition Soundwaves of Science: Exploring the Science of Korean Music, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special K-Seminar on Monday 19 May at 6:30 PM, led by Dr Haekyung Um, Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool. The talk will explore the intersection of tradition and innovation … [Read More]
Korean performers at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced its programme for 2025, and the Fringe website is up and running with their acts. Below are the performers with Korean connections that we’ve managed to identify so far. We’ll update this post if we discover more productions – it’s likely that this is not a complete list. 1. … [Read More]
Danso workshops at the KCC
Explore Korean culture through the calming sound of the traditional danso flute. The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special four-week workshop introducing the danso, Korea’s traditional bamboo flute. With its soft, meditative tones, the danso offers a meaningful opportunity to explore Korean culture through sound, breath, and rhythm. Led by traditional … [Read More]
[Durham] Personal Patterns of Enlightenment: the chant styles of Buddhist monks
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Join Durham’s Oriental Museum for an evening talk by Professor Simon Mills of Durham University’s Music Department, entitled Personal Patterns of Enlightenment: the chant styles of Buddhist monks in South Korea. FREE of charge. Booking essential. The Jogye Order is the biggest Buddhist sect in South Korea today, administering over 1700 temples spread across the … [Read More]
Soundwaves of Science: Exploring the Science of Korean Music
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present Soundwaves of Science: Exploring the Science of Korean Music, from 3 April to 27 June 2025, in collaboration with the National Science Museum of Korea. This exhibition offers a unique exploration of traditional Korean sound and music through the lens of science. Marking the 80th anniversary … [Read More]
Chae Soojung Soridan: folk music performance in Oxford and London
The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies presents: Heungboga: Exploring Korean Traditional Pansori and Folk Songs introduced by Paris K-Vox Festival and Chae Soo-jung Sound Group Experience the rich cultural heritage of Korean traditional music, as musicians bring these age-old tunes to life. Come and be a part of Heungboga! The K-Vox (Korean Voice) … [Read More]
An Evening of East Asian Music with the Celadon Club: Poetry and Tradition
A journey across the cultures of East Asia, contrasting music from Korea, Japan and China, seeped in tradition and poetic inspiration. The Celadon Club is Hyelim Kim, recipient of a 2023 Paul Hamlyn Award, daegeum (Korean flute) soloist, composer and researcher, alongside Akinori Fujimoto (taiko drum) and Kwong Thye Lee (xiao flute and guzheng zither). [Read More]
Korean Arts Festival at St Johns Smith Square
2023 is a special year for Korea and the UK. It is the 140th Anniversary of Korean-British Diplomacy and the 70th anniversary of armistice at the end of the Korean War. We welcome you to come and enjoy our performance of the Arts and Culture of Korea. Programme The first half of the concert will … [Read More]
K-music 2023: JAMBINAI and LEENALCHI
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the K-Music Festival, the Korean music icons JAMBINAI and LEENALCHI are joining forces for an unforgettable double bill as part of the K-Music Festival in partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver a truly remarkable performance that will be cherished as a … [Read More]