Hammer

Hammer is a traditional Korean music group consisting of geomungo (Korean zither), guitar, and percussion. Created with the purpose of offering a bold, innovative perspective on traditional music, Hammer challenges the boundaries of conventional music through dynamic, experimental compositions.

The name “Hammer” symbolizes the powerful percussion sound created by the unique combination of geomungo, guitar, and percussion. Beyond simply performing, the members deliver electrifying, memorable presentations that expand the possibilities of traditional Korean music.

The group’s rare instrumentation, centered on the geomungo and percussion, highlights the deep resonance and rhythmic potential of these instruments, pushing their expressive capacity to new limits.

Sejong Choir

The Sejong Choir is a female vocal group formed by students of the Korean Cultural Center. They perform Korean songs, with a special focus on classic and contemporary Korean repertoire.

Brought together by their passion for sharing the emotion and sensitivity of Korean music in Brazil, the members explore not only traditional Korean songs but also celebrated works from Brazilian music, creating a musical bridge between the two cultures.

Gayagatos

Gayagatos is a group composed of students from the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil who study Gayageum Byeongchang.

Gayageum Byeongchang is a traditional Korean art form that combines singing with the gayageum, a distinctive Korean string instrument. It is a refined musical style that demands perfect balance between voice and instrument.

Through continued rehearsals and performances, Gayagatos works to share the beauty and depth of traditional Korean arts with audiences in Brazil.

Tang Ae Sori (Sound of the earth)

Tang Ae Sori, meaning “sound of the earth,” is a Samulnori musical group composed of daughters of Korean immigrants. Created in February 2025, the group represents the reconnection between its members and their ancestral culture within Brazil, the country their families chose to call home.

Nongak is a traditional Korean rhythm performed during rural ceremonies for good harvests or village celebrations. It is played with four percussion instruments (Samulnori), each representing elements of nature such as wind, rain, thunder, and clouds. Nongak is more than a musical performance; it is an art form rich in symbolism, history, and traditions from ancient Korea.