Artist Info: Daorum

Created by Simon Barker in 2005 after an extraordinary journey throughout Korea with Kim Dong Won, Daorum features Korean pansori singer Bae il Dong, Kim Dong Won, Phil Slater, Carl Dewhust, and Matt McMahon.

Drawing on selections from the pansori classics as vehicles for improvisation, Daorum incorporates Korean traditional rhythms and contemporary jazz, creating an exciting high-energy cultural exchange. The group has performed at numerous international arts festivals including the 2008 Hemispheres Festival [read more...]