Marking the start of Korea Season 2024 in Abu Dhabi,
SB Circle and Coreyah blend traditional Korean music with contemporary, jazz, electronic, and folk influences.
SB Circle is a quartet comprising of bassist Seo Young-do, drummer Christian Moran, saxophonist Shin Hyun-pil, and gayageum player Park Kyung-so; a band of veteran musicians who engage in a myriad of musical activities including Gugak, free improvisation, jazz performance, and music for film.
Coreyah has pioneered a new style of Korean music that blends genres of contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while still maintaining the distinctive characteristics of traditional Korean instruments. The group’s unique freewheeling, polystylistic vision combines a variety of influences, including Anglo-American rock, Balkan gypsy, and genres from South America and Africa.
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Mezzotono, the acapella group known for their innovative approach to acapella music, takes on the outdoor ampitheatre at Cultural Foundation on 8 December. The choir has gained fame for their unique style of blending vocal harmonies and rhythms from various musical genres. Mezzotono's performances are characterized by their diversity, highlighting the singers' vocal flexibility, and creative abilities. Mezzotono have performed worldwide, leaving their distinctive mark wherever they present their unique acapella art. This performance is presented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi.