Introduction

<Koviet Sinawi: See, Know, We> is an artistic collaboration project where Korean and Vietnamese artists explore, understand and embrace each other’s music to create a new shared musical identity. Through joint workshops, the project focuses on the theme of “peace and harmony,” blending the improvisational elements common to both Korean and Vietnamese traditional southern music. Conducted through online and offline sessions, this collaboration reinterprets the music in a modern context, resulting in the creation of innovative fusion Asian music.

Participants

Poem Music(KOR)

Poem Music (Sanarae) is a creative arts organization that conducts various projects based on traditional Korean music. Through the modern reinterpretation of traditional music, the group pursues the globalization of Asian music. Since gaining attention with its performance at the 2021 ASEAN-Korea Day celebration, Poem Music has established itself as a leading organization for international cultural exchange by participating in various diplomatic events and collaborative projects with ASEAN countries. Currently, Poem Music actively introduces the artistic value of harmonizing tradition and modernity to audiences worldwide.

The Sunrise Ensemble(VNM)

The Sunrise Ensemble is a Vietnamese traditional music group led by dan bau performer Le Hoai Phuong and composed of faculty members from major music universities in Ho Chi Minh City. The ensemble integrates the unique musical worlds of top-level performers with traditional melodies, utilizing various ethnic minority instruments of Vietnam. Dedicated to preserving and advancing traditional music, the group plays a vital role in promoting Vietnamese traditional music globally, performing in countries such as France, Belgium, the United States, and Italy.