Repertoire

영남 (Yeongnam) is a 사물놀이 (samulnori) piece which originates and gets its name from the historic 영남 (Yeongnam) region in Korea – present day 경상도 (Gyeongsang Province). 

영남 (Yeongnam) is known for its dynamic rhythms, instrumental solos, and lyrics that wish for good fortune. The piece begins at a slow and quiet tempo but quickly builds up to a fast, energetic rhythm.

삼도농악가락 (Samdo Nongak Garak), or simply 삼도 (Samdo), is a 사물놀이 (samulnori) piece meaning Three (삼/Sam) Regions (도/Do), referring to the three major historical 사물놀이 (samulnori) regions: 

• 웃다리 (Utdari): 

  • Historic 경기 (Gyeonggi) and 호서 (Hoseo) regions

  • Present day 경기도 (Gyeonggi Province) and 충청도 (Chungcheong Province).

• 영남 (Yeongnam):

  • Historic 영남 (Yeongnam) region

  • Present day 경상도 (Gyeongsang Province)

• 호남 (Honam): 

  • Historic 호남 (Honam) region

  • Present day 전라도 (Jeolla Province)

삼도 (Samdo) is an intense piece showcasing each regions distinctive styles and traditions as well as the group's volume, tempo, and endurance.

Also known as "판굿 (Pangut)" or, as we like to call it, "지신밟기 (Ji Shin Balp Ki; JSBK) routine," this piece is created every year by our members for our annual 지신밟기 (JSBK) event in Koreatown, Los Angeles.

Our 지신밟기 (JSBK) routine features aspects typically found in 풍물 (pungmul) including lively dancing, chanting, and instrument solos.

This piece is a popular request during the Lunar New Year as the marching and stepping traditionally symbolizes wishes for good fortune to the community!

상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut) is a piece which showcases the 상모 (sangmo) – a hat featuring a tail attached to a pendulum. This visually exciting piece is notable for its fluid movements and synchronized ribbon spinning. 상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut) requires performers to utilize a variety of techniques to control and manipulate the tail while playing their drums and stepping together.

Thought to have originated from 전립 (jeonrip) – hats worn by military members and officers – the 상모 (sangmo), and thus 상모판굿 (Sangmo Pangut), can be found in many regions of Korea. Like many folk art traditions, different regions often possess representative styles, ranging from slightly different to very distinct 상모 (sangmo) traditions and routines.

설장구 (Seoljanggu) is an advanced solo or group piece for the 장구 (janggu) that allows experienced players to display their skills. This piece traditionally highlights improvisation and variations of beats including 다스림 (daseurim), 굿거리 (gutgeori), and 자진모리 (jajinmori). 

Many variations of 설장구 (Seoljanggu) exist such as:

•  삼도설장구 (Samdo Seoljanggu) – a variation of the 사물놀이 (samulnori) piece “삼도농악가락 (Samdo Nongak Garak).”

• 선반설장구 (Marching Seoljanggu) – a 풍물 (pungmul) style variation frequently performed by a single player by combining complex rhythms with dancing.

• 설장구춤 (Seoljanggu Dance) – a variation that emphasizes more fluid and traditional steps.