Pioneering Korean Gayageum artist and composer Seo Jungmin comes to Roxbury Arts Center June 22 at 7:30 p.m. to present her latest work, One, My Utopia! A performance inspired by the shamanistic ceremony known as the Gut or Kut which features Seo Jungmin on the 25-string Gayageum (a Korean string instrument similar to a Chinese guzheng or Japanese koto), and shamanic vocals by multi-award winning Korean Pansori, singer Kim Yulhee and renowned percussionist You Byungwook.
Ticket can be reserved at roxburyartsgroup.org
Shamanism has played a roll in Korean society for centuries despite several periods of suppression by Japanese colonialists and Christian missionaries. Today it is a thriving practice in Korea with an estimated 300,000 active shamans, most of whom are women. Individuals may request a shamanic ritual to seek good luck, to ward away negative spirits, or connect to lost loved ones. The dances, percussion and music that Korean Shaman’s use to channel spirit entities has been a source of inspiration for contemporary dancers and composers like Seo Jungmin.
Seo Jungmin is a musician whose innovative approach to traditional Korean music has earned her worldwide acclaim.
Don’t miss this opportunity to encounter another culture through the work of a celebrated Gayageum artist and composer Seo Jungmi. This evening promises to be a feast for the senses, blending centuries-old tradition with modern applications to create a truly unforgettable experience.
