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Various Artists
Voyager: Korea - Folk Songs
Genres: International Music, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Arirang
2. Toraji Taryong
3. Han Obaeknyon Kanwondo Arirang
4. Yangsando
5. Pungnyon-Ga Sachol Pungnyon-Ga
6. Jeongson Arirang
7. Hanggangsu Taryong
8. Paennorae Chajin Paennorae
9. Saballga
10. Kin Arirang
11. Millyang Arirang
12. Maehwa Taryong
13. Changbu Taryong
14. Hoe Sim Gok

Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Korea with this album of traditional folk songs. Reflecting rich oral traditions, the minyo (or "songs for the people") is a pleasing introduction to the Korea's heritage.

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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Voyager: Korea - Folk Songs
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Columbia River Ent.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 7/10/2007
Genres: International Music, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723721279158

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Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Korea with this album of traditional folk songs. Reflecting rich oral traditions, the minyo (or "songs for the people") is a pleasing introduction to the Korea's heritage.

CD Reviews

The Musical Core of Korea

Dr. Debra Jan Bibel | Oakland, CA USA | 07/06/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording of the traditional folk songs peculiar to the Kyonngi District of Korea, which includes the capital Seoul, includes instrumental accompaniment by changgo (hourglass drum), piri (shawm/oboe), taegum (transverse flute), ajaeng (bowed zither), and komungo (plucked zither). [No credits are provided, but I am familiar with the sound of the instruments.] The vocalists are women, which is customary. Dancelike rhythms and ballads are sung with sensitivity and joy. Great sound, too. And as similar recordings of Korean folks songs are available, the budget price is a bonus. This album, despite the near absence of explanatory text, provides a fine introduction to the traditional musical sound of Korea, which stands far apart from its Asian neighbors of China and Japan."