Samulnori
Samulnori is a high-energy traditional Korean percussion ensemble genre featuring four instruments: kkwaenggwari (small gong), jing (large gong), buk (bass drum), and janggu (hourglass drum). Evolved from pungmul farmers' music, it is characterized by complex polyrhythms, improvisational solos, and dynamic shifts.
Origin: South Korea
Era: Developed in 1978 by Kim Duk-soo, rooted in ancient pungmul traditions from the Joseon Dynasty and earlier Korean folk practices.
