ADG7: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

For the second consecutive year, NPR teamed up with globalFEST in January 2021 for a thrilling online music festival we call Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST: three nights, nine bands, and a world of musical traditions hosted by African pop star Angélique Kidjo. Now, we're posting all the sets from our festival as individual Tiny Desk (home) concerts.
Bob Boilen | January 27, 2022
With one foot in the world of tradition and another in glitzy, upbeat pop, ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil) is a multi-award winning group inspired by Korea's sacred, shamanic ritual music (gut) and beloved folk songs (minyo) of Hwanghae Province in the northern reaches of the peninsula.
Performing from Hyehwa, Korea, their powerful performance presents the spiritual blessings and positive energy of traditional music in a thoroughly modern and often comical style. ADG7 was organized in 2015, the year Korea commemorated its 70th anniversary of national liberation, and first performed in-person at globalFEST in January 2020. --The globalFEST staff
SET LIST
"Hee Hee"
"Hello, Lonely"
"NOZA NOZA"
MUSICIANS
Kim Yak Dae: Daegeum
Lee Man Wol: Piri & Saenghwang
Grace Park: Ajaeng
Weon Meon Dong Maru: Gayageum
Chun Gung Dal: Percussion
Sunwoo Barabarabarabam: Percussion
Hong Ok: Vocals
Myeong Wol: Vocals
Yoo Wol: Vocals
CREDITS
Production: Jae Hyun Chun, Sang Hee Bae, Shawn Choi of SORI Artists
Audio recording and mixing: Sae Rom Jung
Assistant recording engineer: Sung Min Park
Director of photography: Inje Woo of Duzzel Duzzel Film
Cameras: Tae Jeong Kim, Jae Won Park, Sang Myeong Oh, Tony AnInje Woo
Assistant editor: Hyemin Hwang
Special thanks: Korea Arts Management Service, Kyungho Yoo, Korean Cultural Center in Washington DC (Director: Junghoon Kim; Project Manager: Hyemee Baik)
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST
Tiny Desk Team
Producer: Bob Boilen
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mixing: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bobby Carter, Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
globalFEST Artistic Team
Co-Directors: Shanta Thake, Isabel Soffer, Bill Bragin
2022 Curators: Shanta Thake, Isabel Soffer, Bill Bragin, Gabrielle Davenport
globalFEST Production Team
Event Producer: Ian Thake
Producer: THE OFFICE performing arts + film*
Video Producer: Karim Tabbaa
Special Thanks
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, JanArtsNYC, Valerie French (social media), Yuri Kwon of Pitch Perfect PR (publicity), Tamizdat (legal services) and Duane Morris (legal services)
*THE OFFICE performing arts + film consists of Rachel Chanoff, Laurie Cearley, Olli Chanoff, Erica Zielinski, Nadine Goellner, Lynn Koek, Noah Bashevkin, Catherine DeGennaro, Gabrielle Davenport, Chloe Golding, Kyla Gardner, Tess Peppis, Zion Jackson, Scout Eisenberg and Jose Alvarado

[@ADG7_official]

영상 제작해 주신 npr 관계자분들, 시청해 주신 모든 분들께 감사인사전해요😘😘 올해도 행복한 한해 되세요!

[@user-zd9sd5ix6u]

소리 감사드립니다.

[@kitsuneen]

저에겐 BTS보다 멋집니다 좋은 음악 감사합니다

[@user-bm5of4vp3l]

조선의 힙, 리듬 최고입니다

[@user-bw5ts3uh1t]

믓찌십니다. 사랑해요😍 악단광칠🤩🤩😘😘

[@user-hy5ll1ew2g]

이걸 이제 찾아서 봅니다. 잘 들었습니다.

[@markmontoro3134]

I had the pleasure of working with ADG7 at the Philadelphia Folk Festival several years ago. As drum and equipment tech for the main stage it was necessary for me to interact with them. What a wonderful group of musicians. They could not have been nicer or easier to work with. I have been a fan ever since.

[@tuffgirl922]

Do not speak one word of Korean, but I love the joy they all have in playing/singing their music. Very infectious in the best way possible!

[@petougao]

Amen

[@jaxxenriquez9542]

Indeed 👌🏽

[@roxanne5766]

Neither do I but it just shows how music, no matter the language, can move you and have you dancing.

[@Mommy_owl_83]

@@petougao ❤❤

[@GarrettDeming2199]

We just saw them live at Urkult in Northern Sweden on a huge stage, the power and energy of this group was overwhelming. Incredible musical experience!

[@fakerrain]

I can imagine how awesome this would sound live.

[@cindyb4399]

Just saw them live today! Absolutely fantastic. They’re currently doing a North American tour if you happen to be in those parts!

[@kaykay1570]

@@cindyb4399 omg im sooooo jellyfish 🤣 That must have been such an amazing experience xx

[@gaylordaulke9140]

I saw them live on Thursday and the presence, power and enthusiasm of these three frontwomen is so incredible.

[@FlushingTownHall]

ADG7 is incredible! We presented ADG7 in November 2021, and the sold-out house was jumping!!!!!

[@user-li3tw2pn4m]

이 개쩌는 중독성은 뭐지?? 라고 말하면 첨듣는 사람인거 같지만.. 악단광칠을 안지는 오래 됏는데... 타이니에 진출하셨군요... 꽃길만 걸으시길 응원합니다...

[@PentameronSV]

0:00 - *Hee Hee* (5:03) 6:36 - *Hello, Lonely* (10:34) 11:45 - *NOZA NOZA* [16:44 - Tiny Desk team]

[@TrainsAndSirens]

Wow this is a culture explosion of fascinating talent!!!! Beautiful sound!!!!

[@dawnclaibourne2183]

Thank you NPR and globalFEST! I love how young people in other countries and cultures are blending their traditional music and instruments with more contemporary styles of music and more modern instruments, keeping the old ways and looking to the future at the same time. I've fallen in love with ADG7 and will be looking for more of their music. Thank you to the members of the group for sharing their awesome musical art! Sending love and positive vibes from the swamps of Louisiana!🎶💖

[@MsZephyrhill]

악단광칠을 ADG7이라 쓰다니 좋은 아이디어입니다 사운드 넘 좋습니다 Tiny desk가 이래서 좋다니까~~!! 화이팅

[@SteveG123]

To Korean folk what Dakha Brakha is to Ukrainian folk...keeping it true while taking it into the future. I love this ensemble. So musical and so intelligent.

[@SaamanSei]

Exactly! Was having the same connection! Great musicians!

[@michaelkutulas8878]

I believe this was posted a couple of weeks ago, but it came up as new last night. I watched it again... and now today, I'm back watching it... it's infectious in the best way possible! Incredibly ingenious blending of modern and traditional along with this huge positive energy! There is no shortage of talent here. Thank you ADG7 and thank you Tiny Desk for bringing this to us!

[@magicjoeblack5761]

Just stonkingly fabulous. Music covers time and territory and catches the heart off guard wherever you happen to be. South Korea rocks a corner of Northern Ireland ..... Love and respect to all concerned and all listening.

[@janbrien9907]

....and across the pond in Newfoundland.

[@greggramig910]

From Saint Louis, MIssouri, USA, Just replaying to watch the incredibly beautiful choreography, the jive wow, and the music it is just stupendous. It comes from a different place than I had expected, oh yes only in Korea. Sincerest thanks to all the band!

[@injoomoon3783]

와우! 악단광칠 여기까지 출현! 축하합니다.

[@jaykim5236]

Korean groove but not just for Koreans. Thanks a lot for bringing this music to us. Go NPR go~!!!

[@handsformaps3973]

Hey!!! This is exactly why I subscribed to tiny desk. Crazy good stuff

[@GS-tb6pg]

Amazing rhythm! I don't know why but the song about the lonely really touched me! There is hope in their song! Thank you Tiny Desk for allowing me to listen to this superb creation!

[@deeznutz6407]

Whoahhhh, this was a party for my ears. Much love to all Koreans from this Iranian-American. 💌💫

[@emmapark00]

드디어 악단 광칠이 타이니데스크에 나오다니요!!! 특별하다고 생각했어요. 기다리고 기다렸어요~~ Finally ADG7 is on the stage of Tiny Desk!! I've been waiting for this moment~ You guys are so special~~

[@wyliem]

They’ve been on at least 1 other time

[@pat55ry]

Rhythm, sounds, great voices. Bravi! 👏👏👏

[@littlejulita]

This band makes me so happy! They're brilliant!

[@H40macrs]

멋지다. 한국 음악의 신비로움과 흥이 이렇게 폭발할 수 있다니!!!♥♥♥

[@joedeberker]

Saw this band today at Womad, they were amazing. Never heard anything like this before but the energy and showmanship was so good

[@ElBeeEss]

Added straight to my 'My fave Tiny Desks' playlist. I was rapt!

[@yz1831]

WOW! That is dope!! Didn't know the band before. Such cultural mix. So happy to know them now. Tiny Desk is definitely an open minding channel. Love from Paris, France

[@SaamanSei]

Essaye Dakha Brakha alors aussi ;) C'est un groupe d'Ukraine, ils déchirent dans le style aussi

[@yz1831]

@@SaamanSei Merci pour cette reco !! Très très sympa aussi. Dommage pas de date prévue en France pour 2022.

[@SaamanSei]

@@yz1831 Ouais, je les ai vu en 2014 ou 2015 à Brest, en live c'est une bombe. Mais ils tournent bcp, et pas tant que ça en France :/

[@rachelledeleon2924]

wow! the musicality and that vocal technique!

[@user-yd2fx7cu2t]

악단광칠 더더 흥해라!!😍😍

[@amlsubng2]

This is so beautiful and culturally enriching. Thank you, ADG7 and NPR.

[@gyeongkim7432]

악단광칠 최고여유~~~~~ 빨리 객석에서 외치며 만나고 싶어요 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bianquita1]

Exhilarating, joyful and so original. Thanks NPR for bringing to our attention non-English international delights. I loved everything about ADG7.

[@wyndgrove9452]

I'd say mission accomplished. This is some of the most rousing and cheering music I've heard in so long!

[@user-mx1qb8jr7r]

호엥 한국팀인줄 모르고 그냥 항상 듣는 타이니데스크라 눌렀는데 이렇게 반가울수가

[@JupGem]

Whooo! Tiny Desk blows musical & cultural doors…yet again! 💓

[@MannOfTheHill345]

That was awesome! Very tightly knit and well orchestrated! That last song had my head bobbing.

[@solssun]

Wow, I’m in awe, unlike anything I’ve seen before

[@cscss2923]

This band is amazing! What an interesting mix of tradition and new styles.

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

Wow... and yea !!! So beautiful......

[@limbiclove9487]

I love this for the Lunar New Year! Great popping music and skill.

[@gooey6559]

악단광칠!!! 사랑해요

[@evinism]

this set is so good that I bought louder speakers to listen to it properly.

[@eezwatchnit]

Saw these guys at WOMADelaide and they were AMAZING! If you get the chance see them live - so good

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

What a great sound!!!

[@balthazartyshow1765]

《《《 🎵 🎶 ☀️ 🎶🎵 》》》 🎶 Thanks a lot ADG7 & NPR Music / Tiny Desk 💚 , you help me to believe in a better world 💜 , truely , muchas gracias ... 🙏 Love & Music 🎶 😘😘😘 ♡ ♡ Thanks for your many shares ♡ ♡

[@paulusandronicus]

Superfantastic!! I'm definitely going to the show in LA in August !!!

[@tasianawells8319]

Nice way to kick start the night!

[@JoaoSilva-xm3yf]

I'm addicted

[@mardyaniambar516]

Very unique... Beautiful sound..

[@JeanFrancoCaringi]

Noza noza Is such a great song! I was smiling all the way!!! Thanks!

[@muhamadakmal7097]

Thanks NPR for organizing this globalFEST!!

[@natashanakamuracordeiro6328]

Simplesmente maravilhosa essa banda!! Quero ouvir pessoalmente um dia 😍🤩

[@nukloza]

Ak Dan Gwang Chil, The greatest Clap Clap to Sound Engineering and all of you!

[@soohyunyang5457]

This is KOREA! Look and enjoy!

[@christopherevans4743]

Loving this so much. Thank you.

[@Paperfragment]

Omg I love this, thank you npr! I found the bands KZbin page and followed for more. :)

[@beatrizbzr]

Só o tiny desk pra me apresentar uma banda dessa. Que maravilha!

[@morgancrookston6004]

all the songs were great but I really loved noza noza!

[@katerinaklescheeva4681]

👏👏 Super cool! Hydrate and so positive vibes, so stylish and tasty music! Thank you 🙏🏻 prosperity and peaks of popularity to you!🌟

[@Phatxual]

Omggg!! Soooo good! Such amazing sounds, love you guys🧡

[@fmascarin]

never thought i would do this but i would definitely buy one of their cd's if i was at their show

[@maggiem733]

This was/is the coolest thing ive seen in a long time! Thankyou

[@johnjennings8500]

Wow! Outstanding performance. Can't wait to see them when they come back to NYC!

[@daniel_amado]

this was absolutely amazing!

[@luisdeocares2087]

Amazing musicians!

[@TheKpopProf]

More, more, more of this. I love 악단광칠 so much. I urge everyone to listen to all their previous work.

[@nhaemer]

Amazing! I have to see these folks someday live!

[@liquiddinamyte]

What a wonderful band!!

[@1000eyes55]

Interesting Cool vibe I'm diggin it totally different lots of layers very talented band nice groovy music 👏👏👏

[@gemmawalker5087]

Just incredible. I can't stop watching!

[@jugula1001]

Perfect timing for my deadline.

[@FesterWerks]

What a great band. So tight and the sound engineering is top notch! This was a great treat.

[@MartinFloresmusic]

So groovy! Much respect !

[@shawnbaxter1001]

Love your sound! Folk rules!

[@dmytrokarhin9058]

Дуже круто

[@emmyboo90]

Awesome- thank you @NPR for doing this

[@BuckyBoba]

Loved your first TinyDesk concert in NYC.. was surprised to see a second one! Hooray ADG7!

[@hewen8199]

omg this is the music i've been searching for all my life but never knew it!

[@silverryu9849]

Wonderful....mysterious and unfamiliar but perfect music and dance....

[@vashamba]

Lovely team. Thank you, the lonely song is lovely.

[@cattledecapp]

Love the sound!

[@ThePilbillyKnights]

YES YES YES! So good! Thank you.

[@scoobmusicnz]

An amazing band. A new favourite of mine.

[@nataliarodriguez7290]

Just amazing!!!

[@shgaepo1020]

I love it !!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥☃️

[@Deus7447]

The Saenghwang is one the most outlandish instrument I have ever seen.

[@Baribrotzer]

Wonder what Korean folk music sounds like when it's not rocked up - because these guys are rocking it up like crazy, even if they're using mostly traditional instruments.

[@GamjaField]

Their rhythm an composition is mostly based on shamanism music. That’s why it sounds like that 😋

[@jalfredprufrock620]

Rock 'n roll has been around for less than a century. "Rocking it up" is significantly older.

[@alexandersh895]

increadible perfomance. thx a lot to anyone involved. definitely made my day.

[@brianrobinson1234]

Fantastic!

[@bluesdjben]

Love all these cool instruments.

[@steffenpwalz3369]

LOVE this music!!

[@gabrielarauz827]

Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

[@jukesasaurusrex]

Absolutely amazing Thank you :)

[@ElyottRyan]

I enjoyed every moment of this. Thank you!

[@mgsxps]

What a discovery for most of us! How do they make traditional songs sound so current and accessible? Kudos to whomever miked everyone.

[@user-qs8ln2vh9g]

이야 국뽕이 차오른다

[@piccolazua]

I reallt LOVE this band

[@domimonk]

Amazing ! Thanks !

[@rhondaroberts7275]

This was an awesome musical experience 😍😍