Does anyone know any good North Korean singers or bands?
The People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has a different musical culture than most other countries because it does not have a “free market” music industry where multinational record corporations commercially promote certain artists. Instead a state-run company selects and promotes the artists/groups that are deemed worthy. These are subsequently featured on radio, TV and in concerts and other performances. The music that is supported tends to have an influence of patriotic, idealistic, ideological content. There are also themes of love, friendship, dedication to the leadership and the beauty of nature. The most famous North Korean group is no doubt the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble (보천보전자악단). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXTRANvdo… Other famous groups are for example Wangjaesan Light Music Band (왕재산 경음악단) and the Mansuadae Art Troupe (김일성장군의 노래). As you might be able to tell, there is a noti
