Music can extend a mother’s love for her family to those who are weary and burdened from this world so that they may be comforted. With their first album, Beasohn, Baraji strives to portray a mother’s never-ending love and devotion.
May we be as pure as cool water and always take the straight and narrow path.” How wonderful would it be if everyone lived with the heart of a devoted mother? “May flowers bloom from our precious family’s footprints and sweet scents radiate from their words. It has long been a tradition for mothers in Korea to pray for their families’ well-being, offering a bowl of fresh water as ritual food. They were recognized for their international market potential when nominated for the APaMM Official Showcase at the Ulsan World Music Festival and Journey to Korean Music, organized by the Korea Arts Management Service. By devoting their music to bringing goodness and comfort to people’s lives, Baraji aims to create a more humane world.īaraji’s unique repertoire has been featured at various music festivals across Korea since being awarded the 1st Prize at the 5th Myriad Wave Concert in 2012. Baraji also focuses on polishing and reconstructing elements of traditional Korean music, such as harmony, vocals, percussion, instrumentals, and playful improvisation, so that they resonate with modern audiences while still communicating deep emotion.
The sound of Baraji is drawn from Jindo Ssitgim Gut, creating a unique musical form by adapting the traditional musical frame for their contemporary performances. The spirit of baraji is epitomized in Jindo Ssitgim Gut, a traditional shamanistic ritual for the dead and a prayer for peaceful rest through singing and dancing. In Korean traditional music, baraji also refers to the impromptu singing by accompanists that adds harmony to lead vocals and enhances the color of the music. The ensemble’s name, Baraji, is a pure Korean word that refers to the heartfelt care given to a person through unconditional support. To join our mailing list and receive notification of other upcoming events, sign up here! We will try to accommodate any walk-in guests, but cannot guarantee admission or seating.
Onstage 2017 full#
Thanks for your interest! Due to a strong response, this event is currently full and we are no longer accept additional RSVPs. Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University OnStage Korea continually seeks to uncover and spotlight brilliant Korean and Korea-inspired performance artists from around the world with an opportunity to showcase their creativity on stage for the American public in the Capital region. With the launch of OnStage Korea in March, 2017, this second showcase will continue to celebrate the richness and diversity of Korean performing arts in Washington, D.C. Deep emotion, time-honored tradition, and modern flair converge in the moving, life-affirming music of Baraji. proudly presents the 2nd Showcase of the OnStage Korea 2017 Season featuring the Korean traditional music ensemble Baraji performing Beasohn: Song of Prayer and other signature works from their debut album. The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
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