Korean post-rock band JAMBINAI make their Barbican debut in a rare and electrifying performance.

JAMBINAI sound less like a band than a force of nature, fusing the full dramatic range of post-rock dynamics to Korean folk roots to create an exhilarating, vivid and unique fusion. Their instrumental music is coloured by combining traditional Korean instruments like the haegeum, geomungo, and piri with crushing guitars and cinematic textures.

Formed in Seoul in 2009, JAMBINAI have earned international acclaim, including 5 recognitions in the Korean Music Awards and a breath-taking performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony. After captivating audiences during their sold out appearance as part of K-Music Festival 2023, they return ready to unleash their bold and immersive signature sound, unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Performers

London Contemporary Orchestra

Robert Ames Conductor

Ilwoo Lee Piri Guitar, Taepyeongso, Saenghwang & Vocals

Bomi Kim Haegeum & Vocals

Eunyong Sim Geomungo

Jaehyuk Choi Drums

B.K Yu Bass