The Korean Cultural Centre is pleased to present the fourth team of our <VKC Performing Arts Series>, Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7).

Ak Dan Gwang Chil is a multi-award winning Korean traditional music group, featuring six Korean traditional musicians and three powerhouse female folk singers. ADG7 performs repertoire from the sacred, shamanic and secular gut (ritual music) and minyo (folk song) traditions of the Hwanghae-do region, nowadays a western province of North Korea. Their powerful engaging performance have been featured at WOMEX (World Music Expo) 2019 and globalFEST 2020 as one of their official artists.

This video will be composed of 3 songs chosen from past performances’ highlights: ‘Youngjeong-geoli’, ‘Nanbongga’ and ‘Uh cha’. We hope you enjoy the exciting performance of AK Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7)!

Performance Link: https://youtu.be/nUmBKOVRtp0

Performance video available from July.10th (2PM) until Aug.31st

영정거리 Youngjeong-geoli

This piece was inspired by a spirit ritual music from the Hwanghae province. The Korean ancestors believed that small gods lived in every part of the house. All the small gods were served and treated through joyful music before starting the ritual ceremony.

난봉가 Nanbongga

This piece was created from a casanova’s love story. Nanbong ga, an exemplary folk song from the Hwanghae provinces, meets the minimalism of the gayageum, ajaeng, daegeum, piri, and percussion, creating a passionate mood. As the second half progresses the performance reaches its climax, and the song and instruments converge, leaving a strong impression.

어차 Uh cha

This music is an interpreted boat song of Hwanghae-do, illustrating the heart of a sailor who happily returns to port with a boat full of fish. In the final song of the concert. It is a song about happiness and hope, as we all row towards a brighter and hopeful future.

This program is presented in partnership with SORI agency. Learn more at www.sori.nyc SORI