Sori Quartet, a group consisting of South Korean artists vocalist Jeon Song-i, daegeum player Kim Hyerim, pianist Lee Jihye, and drummer Hong Seonmi performed at the 34th Akbank Jazz Festival at Istanbul’s Ortaoyuncular SES 1885 Hall.
THE Sori Quartet, composed of four talented female musicians, captivated the audience with their exceptional performance. They seamlessly blended traditional Korean songs like Jeongseon Arirang and Seomjip Agi with modern jazz interpretations, while also showcasing original compositions by each member. The performance was met with widespread acclaim, leaving the audience thoroughly impressed by the unique fusion of cultures and musical styles.
K-JAZZ PROJECTS TO CONTINUE
Jeon Seungcheol, Director of the Korean Cultural Center, expressed his excitement at presenting the Sori Quartet, a renowned group of female jazz musicians from Korea, to the Istanbul audience. “Since our center is based in Ankara, we usually hold major concerts and events there. However, we are thrilled to introduce the Sori Quartet to Istanbul audiences through this year’s Akbank Jazz Festival,” he said. Highlighting the growing international recognition of Korean jazz musicians alongside K-pop, drama, film, and K-classic, Jeon emphasized the importance of promoting their performances to local audiences. “Promoting their performances to local audiences is one of the Cultural Center’s key goals. We will continue with K-Jazz projects in the future,” he added.
