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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble

Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble

Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble was first played on NTS on 5 June 2016. Songs played include 김치깍두기노래.

The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble (보천보전자악단) is an orchestra from North Korea. It is famous for its performances of revolutionary and folk songs. They have been reported to be one of the country's most popular groups.

The group takes its name from the Battle of Pochonbo on 4 June 1937, when a guerrilla unit under the leadership of Kim Il-sung attacked compounds of the Japanese occupation force in Pochonbo. The group was formed on June 4, 1985, from the electronic music section of the Mansudae Art Troupe. The group is the first electronic pop group in the country.

The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble can be heard on North Korean radio stations. A total of 182 volumes (186 CDs) were released (due to the re-release of volumes 13-16 in the 1990s).

In 1991, the group performed for Chongryon members in Japan.

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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble

Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble was first played on NTS on 5 June 2016. Songs played include 김치깍두기노래.

The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble (보천보전자악단) is an orchestra from North Korea. It is famous for its performances of revolutionary and folk songs. They have been reported to be one of the country's most popular groups.

The group takes its name from the Battle of Pochonbo on 4 June 1937, when a guerrilla unit under the leadership of Kim Il-sung attacked compounds of the Japanese occupation force in Pochonbo. The group was formed on June 4, 1985, from the electronic music section of the Mansudae Art Troupe. The group is the first electronic pop group in the country.

The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble can be heard on North Korean radio stations. A total of 182 volumes (186 CDs) were released (due to the re-release of volumes 13-16 in the 1990s).

In 1991, the group performed for Chongryon members in Japan.

Original source: Last.fm

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