Korean P'ansori Singing Tradition

In Korean P’ansori Singing Tradition: Development, Authenticity, and Performance History, Yeonok Jang studies the periodical developments and changes in the performance context, vocal developments, singing style, audience involvement, contemporary performance, cinematic history, and private and government sponsorship of p’ansori.

Yeonok Jang holds a doctorate in ethnomusicology from the School of Oriental and African Studies in the University of London. She is an independent scholar who has taught courses on Korean music, Korean culture, world music culture, and Korean music performance at a variety of universities in Korea and the United Kingdom. She is a professional player of the kayagum, the twelve-string Korean zither, and an amateur p'ansori singer.