July 1, 2010
Samulnori with Shinichi Kinoshita
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2010 Japan’s taiko drumers are renowned the world over, but—no surprise here—Korea also has a vivid percussion tradition of its own. Kim Duk-Soo’s Samulnori ensemble harnesses the traditional grouping of two drums and two gongs that represent rain, clouds, thunder and wind (samulnori literally means “play four objects”). Accompanied […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2010
Japan’s taiko drumers are renowned the world over, but—no surprise here—Korea also has a vivid percussion tradition of its own. Kim Duk-Soo’s Samulnori ensemble harnesses the traditional grouping of two drums and two gongs that represent rain, clouds, thunder and wind (samulnori literally means “play four objects”). Accompanied by dancers and guest shamisen player Shinichi Kinoshita, the group will perform traditional pieces arranged with a contemporary flavor. Interestingly, samulnori players were subject to arrest when performing outdoors under South Korea’s military dictatorship, leading Kim to adapt his music for the concert hall.
Samulnori with Shinichi Kinoshita
Korean percussionist Kim Duk-Soo collaborates with shamisen player Shinichi Kinoshita. July 7, 7pm, ¥4,000-¥4,800. Mielparque Hall, Shibakoen. Tel: Tokyo Onryoku 03-3201-8116.
