Two women in traditional Korean hanbok play stringed instruments and sing into microphones at an indoor event, with empty tables and chairs visible in the background.

Jul

26

G-Hwaja: Korean Traditional Music & Beyond

$

Jul

26

G-Hwaja: Korean Traditional Music & Beyond

by G-Hwaja: Korean Traditional Music & Beyond

$

Date & Time

July 26

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem
, MA
01970
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About this Event

Join us for a powerful performance by G–Hwaja, a dynamic quintet rooted in Korean traditional music. Drawing from centuries-old sounds and instruments, G–Hwaja brings a vivid and contemporary energy to Korea’s musical heritage. Their sound subtly bridges tradition and modern expression.

The ensemble members are:
Junghee Oh, 12-string gayageum and byeongchang vocals
Song Eun Shin, 25-string gayageum
Woosung Jung, daegeum, sogeum and taepyeongso
Heejung Han, haegeum
You Shin Kim, piano

PEM Presents seeks to surprise and delight audiences with world-class artistry in music, theater, dance, film and more. This series allows audiences to learn about the artistic process and supports the development of artists with local, regional, national and global perspectives.