The Etugen Ensemble of Mongolia

                       Mongolian folk music and song ensemble

The Etugen Ensemble is one of Mongolia’s most successful small-group folk ensembles. Etugen’s repertory features a wide range of traditional folk music and songs, all of which are drawn from the ancient nomadic heritage of the Mongolian peoples. Concert performances include music that imitates the gallop and neighing of horses and the cries of baby camels, and songs that express the deep love the Mongolians have for their land and all who call it home. When one hears Etugen perform, one better understands the lives of a people who have lived for centuries in close collaboration with the natural and spiritual worlds that surround them.

Formed in 2001 by Mr. B. Badamsuren, Etugen has toured throughout Europe and Asia, including numerous concerts in Japan, where it has been repeatedly invited back to perform. In January 2004, the group was featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, in Elko, Nevada, where they performed for—and along side of—famous American cowboy musicians and singers. In fall 2008, Etugen makes its first concert tour of the United States.

Etugen Ensemble’s 2008 US Tour

September 19, 2008            University of California-Berkeley, Department of Music

                                          A lecture-recital led by Peter K. Marsh, PhD

September 24, 2008             World Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois

                                          8:00 p.m. at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Admission: $12

September 26, 2008             Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin

                                          An evening concert as part of the World Music Series

September 28                      Middfest Festival, Middleton, Ohio

       to October 3, 2008        Public school concerts in the Cincinnati and Dayton area

October 3-5, 2008                Lotus Festival of World Music, Bloomington, Indiana

                                          Performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Click here for a two-page introduction to the group (.pdf)

Click here for press coverage of the group (.pdf)

The group consists of five young and dynamic Mongolian folk artists, including:

Bayarsaikhan Badamsuren, morin khuur (two-stringed folk fiddle)

Mikhlain Burgedbaatar, morin khuur

Amarbayasgalan Chovjoo, yatga

Jamba Gereltsogt, limbe (flute) and khöömii (overtone singing)

Bayarmaa Nergui, vocals

We’d love to hear from you! Contact Etugen by email by following this link: Email Etugen