Pansori
Pansori (판소리) is a traditional Korean musical storytelling art form featuring a solo singer (sorigun) who performs epic narratives through a mix of recitative (aniri) and melodious, dramatic singing (sori), accompanied by a single drummer (kosu) on the puk barrel drum.
Origin: Southwestern Korea, particularly Jeolla Province, South Korea.
Era: Originated in the 17th century during the Joseon Dynasty, peaked in popularity in the 18th-19th centuries, and continues as a preserved intangible cultural heritage.
