The Korean Cultural Centre is pleased to present the eighth team of our <VKC Performing Arts Series>, Noreum Machi.

Noreum Machi, referring to a performer who is so skilled that no one would dare to follow on stage, is the most widely recognized Korean traditional music band in Korea. Founded in 1993, Noreum Machi brings together traditional singing and enchanting powerful percussion playing in their musical and creative activities. With the WOMEX official showcase selection in 2014, CINARS official showcase in 2016, and Mundial Montreal 2017 official showcase, Noreum Machi continues carving out own path globally. They have so far performed in almost 200 cities in 60 countries and keep developing musical skills and enjoying meeting with people from all over the world, listen to their music and getting endless inspiration.

This video will be composed of 3 songs chosen from highlights of their past performances: ‘Passing Rain’, ‘K-TRap’, and ‘Brass Rap’. We hope you enjoy the exciting performance of Noreum Machi!

Performance Link: https://youtu.be/TZ-GH0t4uyw

1. Passing Rain

This song is a Janggu trio piece. Janggu resembles the sound of rain and as the rain falls from the sky to the ground, Janggu also has two sides representing both the sky and the earth (ground). This piece is reminiscent of a cool shower whose drops fall to the ground one by one and later becomes stronger, on a hot summer day, giving the audiences a refreshing feeling.

2. K-TRap (Korean Traditional Rap)

This piece was inspired by our practices where our members would use their voices to check rhythmic patterns of their percussion instruments in the waiting rooms. It interestingly unravels on the stage in the form of an episode, combining "voice percussion," or the oral sound of four main percussion.

3. Brass Rap

Brass Rap is Noreum Machi's reinterpretation of ‘Daechwita’, or traditional processional music played by the winds and percussion from the Joseon Dynasty. This piece features voice percussion, traditional Korean 'rap', percussion and wind instruments such as taepyeongso, nabal, and nagak.

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

Learn more about Noreum Machi and contact, please visit www.noreummachi.com