1st Yeo Woo Rak Festival opening at the National Theater of Korea!

Yeo Woo Rak stands for “여기 우리 음악이 있다,” meaning “Here is Our [Korean] Music!’ The festival features music played on traditional Korean musical instruments and will be held from Sep. 2nd (Thu) to 11th (Sat) 2010 at the KB Haneul Youth Theater, one of the branches of the National Theater.

Festivities kick off with ‘Gongmyoung’ a renowned Korean band, who will present a lively recreation of traditional Korean music using a variety of bamboo, wind, and percussion instruments such as the Janggu (traditional drum). ‘NoreumMachi’ will also take the stage, performing ‘Samulnori’ with Jing, Janggu and Kawaenggwari, introducing the audience to a new type of Korean traditional music.

Other presenters include the Janggu ensemble ‘Sonagi Project’ and the group ‘Dulsori,’ who will present ‘World Beat Binari,’ a performance that is continually gaining acclaim for its catchy beats and tunes.