{"id":1180,"date":"2025-01-15T15:46:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T06:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webzine.artcollider.kr\/%ec%a0%84%ed%86%b5%ec%98%88%ec%88%a0%ea%b0%80%eb%93%a4%ec%9d%b4%ec%97%ac-%ec%98%9b-%ea%b2%83-%eb%a7%90%ea%b3%a0-%eb%84%a4-%ea%b2%83%ec%97%90-%ec%8b%ac%ec%b7%a8%ed%95%98%eb%9d%bc\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:25:57","slug":"collaboration-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webzine.artcollider.kr\/en\/collaboration-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"“Even in New Orleans, Farming is Tough”\u2014How Was \u2018Nongbuga\u2019 Reinterpreted Through Jazz?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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[Issue]introduces the future direction of art education that the Art Collider Lab (hereinafter referred to as AC Lab) at the Convergence Arts Center seeks to pursue through the educational programs it has planned and operated. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cDear farmers, listen to me~ Even we farmers sing Sangsasori, yet some drag their voices while others drawl\u2026 Ye-ye-ye Yeo-ru Sangsadiyeo~”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In a rich Jeolla dialect, the hardships of farming unfold in song, set to the Jungmori rhythmic cycle. The crisp interplay of Kkwaenggwari, Jing, Janggu, and Buk(Korean national instruments) blends into an infectious beat, making shoulders bounce instinctively. Then, a new voice enters the mix\u2014soft yet bold. A soprano saxophone subtly weaves itself into the Samulnori(Korean traditional performance) ensemble, while a jazz drum set, its touch distinct from traditional Korean percussion, quietly makes its presence known. As the dancers\u2019 movements add another layer, an unexpected harmony emerges\u2014an entirely new interpretation of Nongbuga (\u2018The Farmer\u2019s Song\u2018). <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2018The Improvised Music and Lion Dance Workshop\u2019, held last year at Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts), was the essence of musical fusion. Featuring two renowned Jazz musicians\u2014saxophonist Yannick Rieu and drummer Philippe Soirat, both of whom performed at the 21st Jarasum Jazz Festival\u2014the event was a rare collaboration between jazz and Korea\u2019s traditional performing arts. The program\u2019s lead, Professor In-Soo Park of K-Arts\u2019 School of Traditional Arts, described the experience as “a new form of artistic expression in itself.” He added, “Despite originating from entirely different traditions, these two genres found common ground through their intrinsic values\u2014individuality and improvisation.\u201c <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The East-meets-West collaboration took shape in the fall of last year, as part of a workshop linked to K-Arts\u2019 creative music curriculum. Thanks to a partnership with the Jarasum Jazz Festival and Art Collider Lab, K-Arts arranged a joint performance with the Yannick Rieu Symbiosis Quartet, one of the festival\u2019s standout acts. Festival organizers described Rieu\u2019s ensemble as “a jazz group renowned not only for its technical mastery but also for its distinct artistic style and captivating stage presence.\u201c <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The workshop explored jazz through the lens of traditional Korean music in three key stages. The first was ensemble practice. “We selected one of Yannick Rieu\u2019s compositions, analyzed it with the students, and then integrated Korean rhythms and melodic structures,” Professor Park explains. “With guidance from jazz expert Kim Jihye, we studied jazz from a Yeonhui(traditional performance) perspective before fine-tuning our performance together.”

Next came the fusion of music with performance\u2014enter the Sajachum(lion dance). Traditionally performed to ward off evil and bring prosperity, the lion dance introduced a new layer of expression to the collaboration. As the deep cultural narratives of jazz\u2014rooted in African American history\u2014intertwined with Sajachum, a dynamic dialogue between two traditions unfolded. The spectacle of a lion mask, its thick mane swaying in rhythm to a flowing saxophone melody, was unfamiliar yet undeniably captivating. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The final performance combined song and dance. The Korean folk tune Nongbuga(The Farmer\u2019s Song) was reimagined as a jazz-infused improvisational piece, accompanied by Talchum(mask dance). Like different colors blending into a seamless gradient, the performance created a sonic and visual feast. “This was an experience where saxophone, traditional percussion, lion dance, and Talchum\u2014all distinct artistic forms\u2014merged into a singular expression,” Professor Park reflected. “For the students, it was a rare and invaluable learning opportunity.\u201c <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A group photo of the members who participated in \u2018The Improvised Music and Lion Dance Workshop\u2019<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Given the significance of the project, student enthusiasm was off the charts. The seven available spots filled up in no time, with some students even calling at 2 AM to secure a place. <\/p>\n

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“Only the most passionate students joined,” Park says. “They were incredibly dedicated, and the results reflected that. Experiences like this are crucial\u2014this kind of fusion is something they\u2019ll need to engage in throughout their artistic careers. What they learned here will be an important chapter in their journey as artists.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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From an educational standpoint, this workshop was groundbreaking. It pushed beyond conventional arts education, taking a step toward a more integrated, cross-disciplinary approach. The program was spearheaded by Art Collider Lab, a research center at K-Arts dedicated to exploring interdisciplinary creative methodologies. By overseeing the project\u2019s planning and production, the lab provided a model for future collaborations between artistic genres. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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However, the process wasn\u2019t without challenges. Despite the high level of artistry among both Yannick Rieu\u2019s musicians and the K-Arts students, achieving cohesion was no easy task. From communication barriers to differing artistic philosophies, aligning perspectives required effort. Students unfamiliar with jazz initially struggled to fit their own rhythms and movements into the genre\u2019s framework.

The key facilitator in bridging this gap was Kim Jihye, a Yeonhui specialist with a background in jazz from Berklee College of Music. Professor Park explains, “Each musical tradition carries its own cultural, historical, and structural context. Understanding and respecting not only the genre but also the individuals performing it is essential. Through artistic fusion, students develop a deeper sense of appreciation and respect for other forms of expression.” <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The practice scene of \u2018The Improvised Music and Lion Dance Workshop\u2019<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Despite the difficulties, creative fusion remains an essential challenge for the future of arts education. Artistic disciplines\u2014and artists themselves\u2014have inherent limitations. The process of blending different genres demands immense creativity and flexibility, qualities that expand the boundaries of artistic expression. “Fusion naturally fosters broader thinking and new modes of expression,” Park says. “It plays a crucial role in an artist\u2019s growth and inspiration.\u201c <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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From the perspective of traditional Korean arts, fusion is not just valuable\u2014it\u2019s necessary. It\u2019s crucial to ensure that traditional arts remain a living, evolving part of contemporary and future culture, rather than being confined to relics of the past. The same applies to artistic traditions worldwide. Today\u2019s arts are no longer confined to singular cultural boundaries, and reinterpretations of tradition are increasingly common across disciplines. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Professor Park(photo) emphasized, “Art convergence helps artists grow and inspire.\u201c<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This is why Professor Park actively participates in experimental projects and collaborates with Art Collider Lab to develop innovative educational methodologies. He believes that the field of traditional arts, in particular, needs more groundbreaking initiatives. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“We need more opportunities to collide and interact,” he says. “Not just between musical genres, but also between different art schools\u2014fine arts, music, film. That\u2019s what makes K-Arts such a powerful institution. Most importantly, we need a clearer framework for creating within traditional arts. Once that\u2019s in place, interdisciplinary collaboration will become much more seamless.”<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2018The Improvised Music and Lion Dance Workshop\u2019, held last year at Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts), was the essence of musical fusion. Featuring two renowned Jazz musicians\u2014saxophonist Yannick Rieu and drummer Philippe Soirat, both of whom performed at the 21st Jarasum Jazz Festival\u2014the event was a rare collaboration between jazz and Korea\u2019s traditional performing arts. 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