Haneul Sori Profile

Haneul Sori (meaning “Sound from Heaven”) was formed in 2009 by members of KCB with a view to share the exciting Korean percussion music of Samul-Nori with the community.

The Samul-Nori, (which may loosely translate as Frolics with Four Natural Elements), is composed of four percussive instruments, Jangu (a drum which represents “Rain/Shower”), Kkwaeng-gwari (a gong, “Lightening”), Jing (a larger gong, “Winnds”) and Buk (a bass drum, “Clouds”).

The current members are S. An, S. Lee at Buk, M. Suh, K. Ko, K. Huh, D. Hong at Jangu, J. Choi (leader) at Kkwaeng-gwari, and D. Kim at Kkwaeng-gwari and Jing.

The team has a weekly practice session and is instructed by John Haeson Lee, the leader of the Samul team of MIT students. Recent performances include the Brookline First Light Festival and a Korean traditional wedding ceremony.