Samjiyon Band
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The Samjiyon Band is a North Korean classical music ensemble.
Kim Il Sung statue at Samjiyon Grand Monument in Samjiyon, the namesake of the band
Hyon Song-wol, leader of the Samjiyon Orchestra
Samjiyon Orchestra performing in Seoul, South Korea
Moranbong Band
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The Moranbong Band, also known as the Moran Hill Orchestra, is a North Korean girl group. The original members were selected by the country's supreme leader, Kim Jong Un. Performing interpretive styles of pop, rock, and fusion, they are the first all-female band from the DPRK, and made their world debut on 6 July 2012. Their varied musical style has been described as symphonic because it is "putting together different kinds of sounds, and ending in a harmonious, pleasing result."
Moranbong Band in Beijing, 2015