INSUN PARK & GENERALS
Korean Folk Rock Meets Mask Dance
Insun Park & Generals
Experience a groundbreaking fusion of rock, Korean traditional music, and mask dance rhythms with Insun Park & Generals. A master of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 34, Park leads the quartet, blending her dynamic vocal and dance performances with the talents of Donghyuk Heo (composer/guitar), Hyunmo Yang (drums), Johyun Kim (taepyeongso/flute), and Hahyungki Baek (bass guitar). Together, they create a dynamic blend of ancestral art and contemporary sound, seamlessly merging traditional rhythms with modern rock influences. This ensemble pushes creative boundaries, offering a fresh perspective on Korea’s cultural heritage while making traditional mask dance more accessible to today’s audiences.
Insun Park stands out as one of the few female masters of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, a tradition historically dominated by men. Renowned for her innovative spirit, she reimagines age-old songs and performance styles to connect with modern audiences. Continuously exploring new creative directions, Park has become a leading force in shaping the future of Korean traditional performing arts.
“Insun Park & Generals are unlike anything I’ve ever seen — a joyous and genre-defying explosion of song and dance”
“A stunning voice, charismatic stage presence, and a versatile, ass-kicking rock band… they transfixed the audience from the first note.”
“Insun Park had the best stage presence of the night, twirling, jumping, and singing her heart out.”
“An amalgam of trad folk tunes, ancient shamanistic mask ritual, and punkish rock.”
“South Korean band Insun Park & Generals delivered a fun yet enigmatic fusion of shamanic ritual folk songs and modern rock… culturally significant and deeply celebratory.”
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