A Playful Gayageum Cover of the Grateful Dead Song ‘Sugar Magnolia’

Lori Dorn
May 27, 2025

Talented musician Luna Lee performed a playful cover of the Grateful Dead song “Sugar Magnolia” on a traditional Korean Gayageum. Lee’s version captured the lively nature of the original song while simultaneously covering both the instrumental and vocal parts.

Grateful Dead-Sugar Magnolia Gayageum ver. by Luna

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.