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Tue, March 28, 2023 | 11:42

[INTERVIEW] Pianist Kim Dae-jin, president of K-Arts behind Koreans winning of global music competitions

INTERVIEWPianist Kim Dae-jin, president of K-Arts behind Koreans winning of global music competitions

Korea is now known as one of the leading countries in terms of having the largest number of winners of international competitions. Statistics show that Korean musicians won 150 top prizes in the World Federation of International Music Competitions-approved tournaments over the last 60 years as of 2017.

Park Ji-won | 2021-11-11 08:56

Shamanic folk-pop band ADG7 goes on US tour as pandemic wanes

Shamanic folk-pop band ADG7 goes on US tour as pandemic wanes

Korean folk-pop group Ak Dan Gwang Chil, also known as ADG7 internationally, has embarked on a North America tour this month, resuming live concerts as the COVID-19 pandemic situation settles. The nine-member band combines music used for Korea's shamanic "gut" ritual as well as "minyo" (folk songs) from Hwanghae Province, now in North Korea, to create a new style of tradition...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-11-10 08:45

Tens of thousands mourn death of Brazilian country music singer

Tens of thousands mourn death of Brazilian country music singer

Struck with grief, tens of thousands of fans gathered Saturday to pay tribute to Marilia Mendonca, one of Brazil's most popular singers who was killed a day earlier in an airplane crash at age 26.

2021-11-07 16:53

US violinist Karisa Chiu wins ISANGYUN Competition

US violinist Karisa Chiu wins ISANGYUN Competition

Tongyeong International Music Foundation (TIMF) said its jury selected violinist Karisa Chiu from the United States as the winner of the ISANGYUN Competition 2021 in South Gyeongsang Province, Saturday.

Park Ji-won | 2021-11-07 16:48

Travis Scott's shows are fun-filled, high energy and chaotic

Travis Scott's shows are fun-filled, high energy and chaotic

Travis Scott's high-energy performances are known for being chaotic and fun-filled shows with concertgoers encouraged to take part in a raucous nature involving mosh pits, crowd surfing and stage diving.

2021-11-07 16:21

Eight killed as crowd rushes stage at Texas rap concert

David Reiland appointed artistic director of Korean Symphony Orchestra

David Reiland appointed artistic director of Korean Symphony Orchestra

The Korean Symphony Orchestra (KSO) appointed Belgian conductor David Reiland as its seventh artistic director, replacing outgoing Chung Chi-yong and serving starting from January 2022 for the next three years, the orchestra said.

Park Ji-won | 2021-11-02 12:38

'Solo party': Ed Sheeran releases album while isolating for COVID

'Solo party': Ed Sheeran releases album while isolating for COVID

Music star Ed Sheeran released his fourth solo album, entitled "=" (equals) Friday while isolating for COVID-19, saying he was going to celebrate with a "solo party.”

2021-10-30 11:25

Cellist Han Jae-min wins third prize at Geneva International Music Competition

Cellist Han Jae-min wins third prize at Geneva International Music Competition

Cellist Han Jae-min, 15, has won third prize at the 75th Geneva International Music Competition, Switzerland, Thursday (CET). It was the first time for a Korean cellist to win an award in the competition in about 50 years, since cellist Chung Myung-wha won first prize in 1971, the Kumho Cultural Foundation said.

Park Ji-won | 2021-10-29 17:23

Pianist Paik Kun-woo fires back at MBC, in-laws over his actress wife

Pianist Paik Kun-woo fires back at MBC, in-laws over his actress wife

Pianist Paik Kun-woo speaks during a press conference held to refute allegations that he is mistreating his wife, actress Yun Jung-hee, at White Hall in Seoul, Thursday. YonhapPaik takes legal action, denying allegationsBy Park Ji-wonPianist Paik Kun-woo denied allegations that he and his daughter abandoned his wife, actress Yun Jung-hee, who is suffering from Alzheimer's dis...

Park Ji-won | 2021-10-28 16:50

[INTERVIEW] Singer-songwriter Seori talks about Shang-Chi OST, her music

INTERVIEWSinger-songwriter Seori talks about Shang-Chi OST, her music

The list of artists who were featured on the 18-track soundtrack for Marvel Studios's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," the first Asian hero-led movie in the action film series, came as a surprise to many Koreans as the album, produced by Sean Miyashiro and 88rising, included a lot of Korean musicians, such as DPR Ian, DPR Live, BIBI and Mark Tuan of GOD7.

Park Ji-won | 2021-10-27 16:43

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