Mongolia
4:10 pm on Saturday, 14 April 2012
It is a nation where ancient culture and tradition still play a major part of daily life and most definitely through its music. Through the legacy of Genghis Khan, the vast wild plains and their nomadic inhabitants, Mongolian music is steeped in an incredible history and culture.
Host Nick Dwyer meets up with Anda Union who represent Mongolians living on the Chinese ruled Inner Mongolia who have been passionately sparking a revival of Mongolian tradition and folklore as a minority in the autonomous state.
From there it's off to the Mongolian Republic itself for a taste of the legendary throat singing that quite literally sounds like nothing else on earth, and whilst in Ullanbator a trip downstairs to visit many of the capitals finest late-night haunts to uncover an emerging indie rock and underground scene in one of the most unlikely of locations.
Images: Anda Union, used with permission.
Music played in this show
Artist: Khukh Mongol Ensemble
Song: Khoomii Kholboo Aylguu
Composer: Khukh Mongol Ensemble
Album: Tsagaan Subraga
Label: KME
Artist: The Lemons
Song: 1983….1986
Composer: The Lemons
Album: Red Album
Label: Hi-Fi
Artist: Ineemseglel
Song: Enhii Huslen Eviin Huch
Composer: Ineemseglel
Album: Zurhii
Label: Mr Dolgion
Artist: дажгүй санагдлаа.
Song: Here Comes The Sun
Composer: George Harrison
Album: N/A
Label: N/A
Artist: A-Sound
Song: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Composer: George Harrison
Album: N/A
Label: N/A
Artist: Signal
Song: Chamguigeer
Composer: Signal
Album: Underground Sessions
Label: Hi-Fi
Artist: Erhembayar & Sarantuya
Song: The Hawk
Composer: Erhembayar & Sarantuya
Album: Long Songs
Label: Grooveshark
Artist: Ms Norovbanzad
Song: The Gentle Fluttering Wind
Composer: Ms Norov Banzad
Album: Under The Sun Of The Placid World
Label: Namjil
Artist: Khukh Mongol Ensemble
Song: Ardiin 2 Duu
Composer: Khukh Mongol Ensembl;e
Album: Tsagaan Subraga
Label: KME
Artist: Huun Huur Tu
Song: Ancestors
Composer: Huun Hur Tu
Album: Ancestors Call
Label: Greenwave Music
Artist: Huun Huur Tu
Song: Remembering Ulataai River
Composer: Huun Huur Tu
Album: Ancestors Call
Label: Greenwave Music
Artist: Anda Union
Song: Galloping Horses
Composer: Anda Union
Album: The Wind Horse
Label: Hohhot Records
Artist: Anda Union
Song: Give You A Rose
Composer: Anda Union
Album: The Wind Horse
Label: Hohhot Records
Artist: Anda Union
Song: The Girl Who Stole Horses
Composer: Anda Union
Album: The Wind Horse
Label: Hohhot Records
Artist: Ice-Top
Song: Buu Hurr
Composer: Ice-Top
Album: New Life
Label: Suljee
Artist: Ice-Top
Song: ‘76
Composer: Ice-Top
Album: New Life
Label: Suljee
Artist: Har Sanai
Song: Tengeriin Tamga
Composer: Har Sanai / oyunjargal
Album: Har Sanai
Label: Mongolduu
Artist: Har Sanai
Song: Heden Zuuaar
Composer: Har Sanai
Album: Har Sanai
Label: Mongolduu
Artist: Har Sanai
Song: Tiim Biz Dee
Composer: Har Sanai
Album: Har Sanai
Label: Mongolduu
Artist: Starfish
Song: Novshoo
Composer: Starfish
Album: Underground Sessions
Label: Hi-Fi