This study is to investigate time-periodic characteristics and contents of popular music in Gwang-ju area since 1970s so that it can help vitalize popular music in Gwang-ju area. The popular music in Gwang-ju has been developed a little different from...
This study is to investigate time-periodic characteristics and contents of popular music in Gwang-ju area since 1970s so that it can help vitalize popular music in Gwang-ju area. The popular music in Gwang-ju has been developed a little different from those in Seoul or in other areas. The popular music culture in Gwang-ju has started in 1970s, when pop musicians could disseminate their songs or musics by singing or being a DJ in various cafes or beer halls. In the 1980s, pop musicians have sung their popular or protest songs after the huge political incident of '5·18 Up-Rising' has occurred. In the 1990s, there was a need for musicians to produce their own recordings. In the 2000s, the acoustic guitar-based music has been weakened, replaced by using electronic accompaniment equipments, and the crossover music became prevalent when the classical musician, Korean traditional musician, and pop musicians have worked together in many ways. At present, there are limited opportunities for young musicians to work and to be trained in Gwang-ju. Therefore, it is desperately needed to develop and support local musical institutions so that local young musicians can be educated and trained properly.