SamulNori is the art of Korean Drumming and recently had the chance to see a rare UK performance by Kim Duk Soo one of the few masters around. It started with a series of incredibly complex rhythmic patterns from various regions of Korea that sent the drummers into an almost europhic trance. 2nd half was more performance based with acrobatic dancing and ribbons spun from special caps, amazing. Sitting in the front row it was so loud and vital at times it felt like you drifted out of the physical space of the theatre and were left aware only of the drumming and flashes of colour.
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looks amazing. would have loved to be there. was it at soas btw?
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