Khusugtun

Mongolian musical ensemble
Khusugtun
OriginMongolia
GenresMongolian folk music
Years active2013–present
Members
  • Batzorig Vaanchig
  • Ariunbold Dashdorj
  • Amarbayasgalan Chovjoo
  • Chuluunbaatar Oyungerel
  • Ulambayar Khurelbaatar
  • Adiyadorj Gombusuren

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

  • 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

  • Khusugtun Ethnic-Ballad Group (2013)
  • Jangar (2020)[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Khusugtun - Mongolian music in London - BBC Proms 2011 Human Planet, 12 August 2011, retrieved 2024-02-28
  2. ^ "First Ever Winner of "Asia's Got Talent" on AXN - News". www.axn-asia.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  3. ^ "KHUSUGTUN | ETHNIC BALLAD GROUP". khusugtun.artplus.mn. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. ^ "Khusugtun". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-04-02.


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