“Catchy, bouncy and brash” is how The New York Times describes the vibrant sound of South Korea’s Ak Dan Gwang Chil, better known as ADG7. Formed in 2015, the nine-piece ensemble – led by a trio of exuberant frontwomen – fuse together sacred shamanic ritual music and the historic folk of the Hwanghae Province with … [Read More]
Category: World music
Leenalchi world tour comes to England
LEENALCHI is the seven-piece alt-pop powerhouse from Seoul currently shattering the boundaries between the ancient and the avant-garde. By fusing pansori — a traditional Korean genre of musical storytelling — with a relentless, double-bass-driven rhythm section, the band has created a sound that is part 80s New Wave, part deep-funk disco, and entirely their own. … [Read More]
Colin Stetson + dal:um at The Clapham Grand
Baba Yaga’s Hut Presents: Colin Stetson + dal:um at The Clapham Grand Colin Stetson is a renowned saxophonist and composer celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument and his ability to push the boundaries of contemporary music. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Stetson grew up surrounded by a rich musical landscape, studying the saxophone … [Read More]
Kollab & Kulture — The Year Wrap-up
Join Kollab & Kulture for The Year Wrap Up, closing the 2025 programme with two live performances — Ka Youn Yoo, who has presented new music monthly through Kollab & Kulture this year, and RITO, a contemporary music collective reimagining Korean tradition as modern ritual. This end-of-year edition looks back at a year of collaborative … [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]
Hyelim Kim’s Celadon Club perform in Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Experience vibrant ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) traditions with The Celadon Club, directed by Hyelim Kim. Featuring outstanding musicians and dancers from South Korea, Japan, China, and Indonesia, this captivating performance blends traditional instruments, folk melodies, and expressive dance, celebrating multicultural unity and artistic harmony. Performers: Hyelim Kim, Akinori Fujimoto, Kwong Thye Lee, Rachinta Platts, … [Read More]
Gray by Silver performs at Viva Blackpool and K-music 2025
Jazz, tradition, and improvisation in poetic conversation The 2024 Best Jazz Album winner at the Seoul Music Awards, Gray by Silver, join the K-Music Festival with their upcoming third album, Time of Tree, blending the emotional depth of traditional Korean music with the expressive language of contemporary jazz and classical. Formed in 2016, Gray by … [Read More]
K-music 2025: Won Il’s Dionysus Robot
A contemporary ritual where tradition meets technology Renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist Won Il, who inaugurated the very first K-Music Festival in 2013 with the National Orchestra of Korea, returns this year with a daring new work: Dionysus Robot. Inspired by Nietzsche’s philosophy of Dionysus and paying homage to media art pioneer Nam June Paik, Dionysus … [Read More]
Park Jiha joins K-music festival programme
The acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist returns with her latest album All Living Things: Park Jiha‘s fourth album is a radiant sonic meditation on the textures, rhythms, and quiet power of the living world. At the K-Music Festival, Park showcases her mastery of traditional Korean instruments: the piri (a double-reed bamboo oboe), saenghwang (a free-reed mouth … [Read More]
K-music 2025: Hilgeum with Alice Zawadzki
A tapestry of ancient tones and an untamed voice Hilgeum, a rising Korean trio redefining traditional string instruments, will make their London debut at the K-Music Festival, joining forces with the British award-winning singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Alice Zawadzki. Known for her expressive voice and genre-defying artistry, Zawadzki will blend seamlessly with Hilgeum’s rich, textured … [Read More]
K-music 2025: JAMBINAI with London Contemporary Orchestra
Orchestral grandeur collides with post-rock fury. Post-Rock band JAMBINAI make their Barbican debut in a rare and electrifying performance with the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO) led by Robert Ames—a conductor renowned for his work in contemporary classical music and for collaborations with artists such as Radiohead, Frank Ocean, and Steve Reich. JAMBINAI sound less like … [Read More]
Antoine Boyer (guitar) & Yeore Kim (harmonica) play the Bull’s Head
Antoine Boyer draws inspiration from the most authentic sources of gypsy jazz guitar, having studied under masters such as Mandino Reinhardt and FrancisAlfred Moerman. He has toured extensively, gracing stages at numerous gypsy jazz festivals across Europe and the US, and has shared the stage with guitarists like Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre, Raphael Fays, and … [Read More]
Leenalchi European tour at London’s Coronet Theatre + Manchester, Glasgow
Sensational South Korean ensemble LEENALCHI return The Coronet for two nights only. Known for their ground-breaking blend of traditional Korean pansori storytelling with contemporary pop, LEENALCHI has captivated audiences worldwide. Their performances are a dynamic tapestry of rhythmic basslines, compelling drum beats, and mesmerizing vocals. For these special performances as part of their 2025 European … [Read More]
Park Jiha – spring tour in London, Bristol and Leeds
The music of composer / performer Park Jiha blends classical minimalism and improvised music using traditional Korean instruments like the Piri (double-reed bamboo flute), Saenghwang (bamboo mouth organ), and Yanggeum (hammered dulcimer). Deftly combining the instrumentation and complex expression of traditional textures with an array of contemporary forms and sounds, around which she has developed … [Read More]
Kollab – an evening of Korean music and culture
Experience the rich sounds of Korea in a spectacular live performance. From the deep resonance of tradition to the energy of modern sound, our stage has something for everyone. Lets Kollab! Gayageum: Jung Ji-Eun Korean Traditional Percussion: Lee Kangsan Piri: SEAYOOL Piano: Yoo Ka Youn [Read More]
Hyowa Project X Jieun Kim at The Jago Dalston
Traditional Korean music meets contemporary jazz with Hyowa Project alongside Seoul-based Haegeum player Jieun Kim. Hyowa Project: Hailing from Leeds’ contemporary jazz scene, Hyowa Project blends traditional Korean music with classic rock fusion and modern UK jazz. Founded by visionary guitarist and composer Hyo Jung, our quartet consists of Hyokyung Jung (guitar), Joe van der Meulen … [Read More]