Cho Kongnye

Cho Kongnye is a traditional Korean singer known for her expertise in the genre of folk and ritual music from the island of Chindo, which is located off the southwest coast of South Korea. She specializes in a form of singing called "pansori," a Korean genre that combines storytelling with vocal and percussive music. Cho Kongnye is recognized for her role in preserving and performing the rich oral traditions of her region, which include shamanistic rituals and folk tales set to music. Her contributions to Korean traditional music have helped to keep these cultural practices alive, allowing them to be appreciated by future generations and shared with wider audiences both within Korea and internationally.