Khusugtun
Khusugtun | |
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| Origin | Mongolia |
| Genres | Mongolian folk music |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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Khusugtun is a musical ensemble from Mongolia that plays music inspired by traditional Mongolian music. The group has released 2 albums and notably performed at the 2011 BBC Proms.[1] In 2015, the group came in second place in the first season of Asia's Got Talent.[2] The band is named after a type of cart, named a "khusug," that nomadic Mongolians would use to transport their yurts and other belongings.[1]
Members
[edit]- Batzorig Vaanchig - morin khuur, throat singing
- Ariunbold Dashdorj - morin khuur, guitar, throat singing
- Amarbayasgalan Chovjoo - yatga, vocals
- Chuluunbaatar Oyungerel - morin khuur, throat singing
- Ulambayar Khurelbaatar - cello, tovshuur, throat singing
- Adiyadorj Gombusuren - tsuur, percussion, throat singing[3]
Discography
[edit]- Khusugtun Ethnic-Ballad Group (2013)
- Jangar (2020)
References
[edit]- 1 2 Khusugtun - Mongolian music in London - BBC Proms 2011 Human Planet, 12 August 2011, retrieved 2024-02-28
- ↑ "First Ever Winner of "Asia's Got Talent" on AXN - News". www.axn-asia.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ↑ "KHUSUGTUN | ETHNIC BALLAD GROUP". khusugtun.artplus.mn. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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