Korean Music Group performed Traditional Korean instrumental Music at University of Hyderabad

The Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Korea organized a Korean Musical Ensemble “The Song of Willow” performance at University of Hyderabad Hyderabad, September 20, 2018: The Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Korea organized “The Song of Willow”, a evening of traditional Korean Instrumental Music with contemporary twist here in the city on Thursday evening at University of Hyderabad at Gachibowli. It was performed by NaMu Music Group from Korea at Savitribai Phule (DST) Auditorium, University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli. The troupe consisted of four members Aram Lee, Ajaeng and Janggu player Minwang Hwang, vocalist and percussionist Seongryong Yeo and acoustic and electric bass player Inhwan Choi. NaMu is on a five-city tour of India, Chennai will be the last stop. Over 250 gathering, Hyd University students, Koreans in the city witnessed the performance. This Korean traditional music ensemble, made its official debut in 2015. However, NaMu collaborated with various artists from 2013 and crossed over many genres with wide range of projects such as dancing, classical music, jazz and so on. With NaMu's originality and creativity, the band receives the most attention of today's Korean traditional music scene Suresh Chukkapalli, a prominent businessman in Telangana, who was appointed as the Honorary Consul General of Hyderabad last year and Pro Vice Chancellor Arun Agarwal of University of Hyderabad and others graced occasion. Yeong Soo Choi, Korean Consul and Byeong Eos Hwang, Consular Assistant also graced the evening. Speaking on the Suresh informed that University of Hyderabad entered an MoU with 130 years old Private Korean University Yonsei for cultural exchange so that both universities get benefitted he said. He asked students to take advantage of the same. The Korean Music band visited first time to India and Hyderabad. Prior to the Hyderabad they performed at Kochi and Kolkata. It was an evening of music and dance exploring the synergy in different art forms. The event brought an interaction of Indian and Korean cultures. “This was the first time that the troupe is performing in Hyderabad said Aram Lee, the group leader. Using occasionally Namaste and few other Telugu words he said that the group was inspired by Indian Music. I am inspired by Indian flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia,” says he. “Their music was distinctly Korean involved audience who cheered up for their performance and encouraged. NaMu has collaborated with various artists and crossed over many genres with a wide range of projects that include classical music, and dance beats. Later Indian Classical Kuchipudi Dance was showcased for the visiting Korean Artists and Guests. A Jugal Bandi was organised between Korean and Indian musicians which enthralled the audience.