Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
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| Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
|---|---|
| Chosŏn'gŭl: | 보천보전자악단 |
| Hanja: | 普天堡電子樂團 |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Poch'ŏnbo-jŏnja-aktan |
| Revised Romanization: | Bocheonbo-jeonja-akdan |
The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble is an orchestra from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK - North Korea). It is famous for its performances of revolutionary and folk songs. They have been reported to be one of the country's most popular groups.[1][2][3]
The group takes its name from the Battle of Poch'ŏnbo on July 4, 1937, when a guerrilla unit under the leadership of Kim Il-sung attacked compounds of the Japanese occupation force in Poch'ŏnbo.[2]
The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble can be heard on DPRK radio stations. As with other North Korean groups, their recordings are issued by a government body. They have released over 80 CDs.[3]
In 1991, the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble toured Japan.
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[edit] Singers
Some of the ensemble's singers are:
- Chŏn Hye-yŏng (전혜영 / 全惠英)
- Ri Kyŏng-suk (리경숙 / 李京淑)
- Cho Kŭm-hwa (조금화 / 趙錦花)
- Kim Kwang-suk (김광숙 / 金光淑)
- Ri Pun-hŭi (리분희 / 李粉姫)
[edit] References
- ^ Martial music and sea shanties for Andy Kershaw in North Korea, Andy Kershaw, Songlines: the world music magazine #22, Jan/Feb 2004, p. 112.
- ^ a b Axis of Evil meets Harry Potter, Britney, Audra Ang, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 7, 2005, on line, accessed 14-III-2007.
- ^ a b Popular Music in North Korea, Keith Howard, IIAS Newsletter #26, November 2001, on line, accessed 14-III-2007.
[edit] External links
- Chosŏn-ŭm'ak 조선음악 - Korean Music (in Korean, with many MP3 files)
- Music of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble (Naenara)
