Category Archives: World Music

Ilchi of Hanggai on being a folk rocker in Beijing

Posted on September 24, 2010 by beijingology

After leaving his rock band to study traditional Mongolian songs, instruments and throat singing techniques, Ilchi released an album with his new band, Hanggai, in 2008. The result, Introducing Hanggai, manages to be an ode to traditional music while at … Continue reading →

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Ilchi and Hanggai revive Mongolian folk music

Posted on September 24, 2010 by beijingology

A few years ago, Ilchi was a young Beijinger who played in a local rock band and worked as a mechanic at the capital airport. Now, he and his new band are known for donning traditional Mongolian tunics, picking up … Continue reading →

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Throat singers Hanggai mix rock and folk for young Beijingers

Posted on September 18, 2010 by beijingology

My iPod most-played list is shockingly bad. Really – last year around Thanksgiving I got nostalgic for the holidays back home and downloaded about two hours of Christmas music, and I listened to that well into March. I’m out of touch … Continue reading →

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