Hanggai
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Beijing-based band Hanggai write original songs in the traditional folk styles of their Mongolian ancestors — throat-singing, horsehair fiddles, lutes — spearheading an Asian version of the old-time revival. Though it’s only through the digital age that the rest of the world can access this beautiful music, it makes you want to slow down and reflect on what we’ve lost as a species. This stuff makes every flavor of the month indie band seem vapid and meaningless.
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Salvez Tuesday 10 July 2012
I discovered these guys a few months back and haven’t stopped the heavy rotation of their music since. Hanggai’s blend of traditional Chinese folk mixed with a variety of modern sound transports active music listeners to a new level. Do yourself a favor and check out “Introducing Hanggai” and then progress to “He Who Travels Far”. It’s fantastic they are featured on Lost At E Minor and I hope it gets them a wider audience.