Ensemble SINAWI presents an original form of traditional music that combines the earthy essence of Korean folk music, shaman style of improvisation, and pansori (an epic chant registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List), together with a smart, edgy, contemporary jazz attitude. The group also seeks to break new ground with the integration of such genres as jazz, dance, theatre, and media art, to extend its communication with various contemporary artists. The boundless diversity and exuberance of the musicians can be offbeat and oddly familiar at the same time, somehow striking a primal chord within the audience.
-Awarded the Best Prize of Korean Traditional Music by KBS in 2012
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