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When a Korean Drummer Performs in a NYC Subway

Apr 14, 2015 | 10 videos
Video by Jenny Schweitzer

Vong Pak, a New York-based musician, has played the Korean drum for more than 25 years. His performances blend music and dance with elements of dramatic narrative, a mixture of theatrical flair and traditional Korean folk art. "These days I'm not busking for money," he tells Jenny Schweitzer, a filmmaker. "I want to share this identity, this culture."

This is the second in a series of short documentaries about New York's subway musicians.

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A curated series of short films about New York City's subway musicians

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