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Yi Saenggang

b. 1937

South Korean musician

Musician
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About Yi Saenggang

Born 1937. Yi Saenggang is a South Korean musician.

Yi Saenggang (; born 1936), also known as Lee Saenggang, is a South Korean musician and a leading practitioner of daegeum sanjo, an instrumental style of Korean music played on the daegeum, a large bamboo transverse flute. His musical career spans over 60 years and he has been officially recognized as the master of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Korean government.

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Important facts

Born
16 March 1937
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Musician
Nationality
South Korea

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yi Saenggang?

South Korean musician

When was Yi Saenggang born?

Yi Saenggang was born on 16 March 1937.

What is Yi Saenggang's occupation?

Yi Saenggang is a musician.

What nationality is Yi Saenggang?

Yi Saenggang is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yi Saenggang

· Wikidata: Q12611691

· DBpedia: Lee Saengkang

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