Yoon Jeong Heo is so active that it’s almost surprising she doesn’t single-handedly generate combustible energy during the course of one of her average working days. But there is nothing remotely ...

Go Heung-gon was busy winding silk threads to make a batch of 12 that he would need for the “gayageum” or 12-stringed Korean zither. He worked constantly, even as he answered the phone, received ...

After attending that one incredible evening to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Korea, titled “Love’s Mosaic” and featuring traditional Korean music and pansori, I ...

Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose real name is Oh Hyun-ji, is a musician who has a following of ...

A concert dedicated to the traditional Korean string instrument ajaeng will be held on Feb. 14, at the Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater, located in Jongno-gu. Titled “Choi Hye-rim’s Ajaeng with ...

This year, the Series is thrilled to spotlight two exceptional musicians: DoYeon Kim, a 2016-2018 CJ Music Scholarship recipient, known for her avant-garde music that fuses the traditional Korean ...

The gayageum is an instrument made with 12 silk strings stretched over a paulownia wood body. Between the silk strings and the body are movable bridges called ‘anjok’ that support each string. It is ...

The gayageum is a traditional Korean string instrument with a history that dates back 1500 years. It makes soothing melodic sounds, which are a major component of Chinese classical music. We couldn't ...

In partnership with CJ Cultural Foundation, the 2024 series features two jazz performances and a film showcase "The Korean Cultural Center New York is committed to the ongoing support of young, ...