Joanna Duda Trio to Represent Poland at the Prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival 2025 in South Korea
The Jarasum Jazz Festival, regarded as the largest jazz gathering in South Korea and one of Asia’s most significant cultural events, will feature a very special performance in 2025 by the Joanna Duda Trio, one of the most innovative projects in the Polish music scene.
This non-commercial artistic initiative is led by the Planet Foundation (Poland), co-financed by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and supported by the Polish Embassy in Seoul. It is carried out in cooperation with the Jarasum Jazz Festival as strategic partner and NPLUG Inc. (Republic of Korea).
A World-Class Festival
The Jarasum Jazz Festival (formerly Jarasum International Jazz Festival) has been held annually since 2004 on the picturesque Jaraseom Island in Gapyeong-gun, near Seoul. Over the past two decades, it has become a global benchmark, drawing more than 100,000 spectators every year, with a record attendance of 170,000.
Its reputation has earned it the recognition of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as an “Outstanding Festival” and the title of “Best Festival in Korea.” The festival also emphasizes environmental protection, with Green Life serving as its honorary ambassador. Free admission for seniors over 65 and children under 8 fosters a diverse, family-friendly atmosphere rarely found at events of this scale.
Joanna Duda: Creativity Without Limits
Pianist, composer, and producer Joanna Duda is one of Poland’s most versatile and captivating contemporary musicians. Her music blends classical piano with synthesizers, beat machines, and unexpected sounds generated from unconventional objects, resulting in a distinctive and innovative sonic language.
In 2018, she founded the Joanna Duda Trio, which debuted at Germany’s Jazzahead! festival. Since then, the ensemble has impressed international audiences with its fusion of traditional jazz and electronic experimentation. Their debut album, Fumitsuke (2021), was praised by critics, and in September 2025 the group will release their highly anticipated second album, Delighted.
Building Cultural Bridges Between Poland and Korea
The performance at Jarasum continues a longstanding collaboration between the Planet Foundation and the festival, which has already facilitated numerous cultural exchanges between Polish and Korean artists and the creation of joint works through international workshops.
Founded in Warsaw in 2012 by Sylwia Kowalska, the Planet Foundation has successfully implemented more than 50 international projects across Europe and Asia. Its mission focuses on promoting culture, arts, and global cooperation, with initiatives spanning Turkey, India, Japan, and South Korea.
A Must-See Event in South Korea
The Joanna Duda Trio’s concert at the Jarasum Jazz Festival 2025 will not only be a world-class musical performance but also a testament to jazz as a universal language and to the power of art to connect cultures.
Through this project, Poland reaffirms its position as a force in contemporary jazz and strengthens cultural ties with South Korea on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.
