Saturday, August 5, 2017

John Malveaux: August 4, 2017 music and dance program at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles titled “NEW WAVE OF KOREA” was a mesmerizing experience

Jumi Kim and John Malveaux

Jumi Kim and Junghwa Lee

 John Malveaux and Korean Dancers
 
John Malveaux of 
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August 4, 2017 music and dance program at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles titled “NEW WAVE OF KOREA” was a mesmerizing experience in sight and sound. The music included unique arrangements that blended traditional Korean, Asian and Western forms. The gayageum is a 12 string traditional Korean instrument similar to Japanese koto. I was stunned to hear Junghwa Lee-gayageum, Jeesong Ahn-violin, and Jumi Kim-soprano heart felt performance of “AMAZING GRACE”. The spectacular dance and drum performances seemed to be story based specific or collaborations of traditional Korean dance. See pic 1-standing with soprano Jumi Kim immediately following performance pic 2- Jumi Kim and Junghwa Lee; pic 3 backstage in dancers dressing room

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