Creative works bringing together composition and performance, drawing on Korean traditional music, folksong traditions and contemporary intercultural practice.
Jin Ju’s compositions reinterpret traditional musical materials and cultural narratives through contemporary creative practice, exploring connections between musical heritage, cultural identity and new forms of artistic expression, while her gayageum performance connects Korean traditional sound with contemporary music and intercultural collaboration.
Married Life Song
Inspired by Korean women’s folksong, reflecting the experiences and emotions of married life.
Counting Legs Song
Revisits the childhood memories of a generation of Korean women in Sydney, recalling the playfulness of their younger days.
Jajin Laundry Fulling Cloth
Brings the rhythms of traditional laundry fulling to life through the lively energy of Jajinmori jangdan.
Our New Unfolding Story by Arirang
Reflects the stories of Korean migrants who carry Arirang with them, preserving their music, memories and cultural identity.
12-String Gayageum Flamenco
A fusion of Korean traditional music and Spanish flamenco, inspired by Miryang Arirang.
A Lady from Jindo
Inspired by a Jindo folktale of a woman who waits a lifetime for her beloved to return.
Jookjisa with Barree
An intercultural work bringing together Korean traditional song and the Australian didgeridoo to evoke the sounds of nature.
An Alley Cat
A jazz-inspired work portraying the adventurous life of an alley cat through playful storytelling and marching rhythms.
Seong Geum-yeon Ryu Gayageum Sanjo
Gayageum performed by Jin Ju Yang
A traditional gayageum sanjo showcasing the lively, expressive and dynamic character of the Seong Geum-yeon style.
Chimhyangmu — Hwang Byungki
Gayageum performed by Jin Ju Yang
Inspired by the fragrance and imagery of ancient incense, blending traditional gayageum sounds with Hwang Byungki’s distinctive contemporary musical language.