Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
| Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
|---|---|
 Self-titled album cover |
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| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 보천보전자악단 |
| Hancha | 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] although other critics have questioned what it means for a group to be popular in a country where the only music legally available comes from the few state-sanctioned musicians.[4]
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 150 CDs as of 2007.[3]
[edit] See also
[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 14-3-2007.
- ^ a b Popular Music in North Korea, Keith Howard, IIAS Newsletter #26, November 2001, on line, accessed 14-3-2007.
- ^ Powell, Mike (May 18, 2007). "Three Questions for Mike Powell". Salon. http://www.salon.com/ent/audiofile/?last_story=/ent/audiofile/2007/05/18/mike_powell/. Retrieved 2007-05-19.
[edit] External links
- Chosŏn-ŭm'ak 조선음악 - Korean Music (in Korean, with many MP3 files)
- Music of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble (Naenara)
