Baramgot (The Cape of Wind) in Korean refers to the place or point where wind is produced and settles. The group was set up by Won-il, famous for his music in such films as 〈The Power of Gangwon Province〉, 〈The Flower Petal〉 and 〈Beautiful Days〉. Concerned with the loss of traditional music or ‘Sinawe’, Won-il has sought to recreate and revitalize the essentials of traditional Korean music. The majority of the group’s members are artists in their twenties who take part in creating as well as performing music. Baramgot is rapidly gaining a competitive edge on the international stage with its unique music drama, mixing traditional Korean music, traditional royal entertainment arts and other cultural elements from East Asian countries. In 2006, the first work, 〈The Great Journey of Princess BARI〉, was presented and earned much critical acclaim from both the media and critics.
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