ADG7 and The Zawose Queens to Oslo World.
Tradition meets innovation when Korean ADG7 and The Zawose Queens from Tanzania visit Oslo World this fall.
ADG7
Korean shamanic punk, K-folk pop or Korean psychedelic – many have tried to define the sound of ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil) from South Korea.
Blending tradition with vibrant pop flair, the nine-member ensemble are known for their electrifying performances and bold reimagining of Korean ritual and folk music. They were formed in 2015 to mark Korea’s 70th year of liberation - “Gwang” means “national liberation” while “chil” (the number seven) refers to the 70th anniversary. The group draws inspiration from the sacred gut (shamanic rituals) and minyo (folk songs) of the Hwanghae Province, channeling spiritual energy through soaring vocals, hypnotic melodies, intensely colored costumes and dynamic choreography.
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Pendo and Leah Zawose, the two members of Zawose Queens, are true musical trailblazers.
They showcase the fluid polyrhythms and polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the Dodoma region of central Tanzania. The most famous exponent of this tradition is the late, great Dr. Hukwe Zawose - Pendo’s father and Leah’s grandfather. When The Zawose Queens released their debut album Maisha in 2024, it marked the first time that women from this famous musical family took the place as lead vocalists and performers.
