The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to

Update: 2023-04-21

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“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans? Immigrant seniors.

Today, we talk about trot’s history, staying power and role in the Korean American community. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times Asian American communities reporter Jeong Park

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The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to

Jeong Park, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, David Toledo Diaz, Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto, Mike Heflin, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany, Nicolas Perez, Helen Li

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The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to

Jeong Park, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, David Toledo Diaz, Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto, Mike Heflin, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany, Nicolas Perez, Helen Li

The music genre Korean elders 'trot' to