Khuurband & Bataa

Khuur are a 5 piece Mongolian throat singing / horse head fiddle playing band based in Dublin that captives their audiences in the raw autehnic sound of their music.

They play the mesmerizing sounds of the Morin Khuur, also known as the Horsehead Fiddle. Is a traditional Mongolian instrument, renowned for its haunting melodies and deep cultural significance, will take you on a transcendental journey through the stunning landscapes of Mongolia

They have played several concerts in Dublin to full houses and have gotten beautiful reviews

Bataa was born and raised in Mongolia's capital city Ulan Bataar, as a child he became fascinated by music of his grandparents' generation, who lived a nomadic life in the steppe far from UB's urban sprawl.

Around the fire In the evenings at a ger camp (known as a yurt in the west), entertainment came from playing animal bone games, story telling, singing and the sound of the horse head fiddle. Bataa became fascinated by the range of haunting and melodious tones that can be produced with just this simple two stringed instrument.

As a teenager, Bataa took music lessons and trained in the centuries old technique of throat singing, he showed exceptional talent and now many believe he has become a master of this skill

As can easily happen, the obligations of life got in the way, Bataa qualified and began working as an Electrical Engineer. But the lure of music was too strong and he quit his job to focus on performing full time. He has played theatres, venues and festivals throughout Mongolia and now his plan is to take the ethereal sound of the Mongolia steppe round the world, in the hope of entrancing audiences, just like at those nomadic campfires

He will play a mix of traditional, contempary and western music

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