Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

No Comment Video. Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/07/2026 - 12:58 GMT+2 Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games. In Ulaanbaatar, renowned musician Batzorig Vaanchig continues to champion the distinctive vocal art through live performances, studio recordings, and international collaborations, using both traditional techniques and digital platforms to reach wider audiences. By sharing khoomei on global stages and across social media, he aims to preserve the centuries-old practice while inspiring a new generation of singers in Mongolia and beyond. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Accompanied by the traditional horsehead fiddle, Vaanchig regularly performs in Mongolia's capital and appears in television productions, while also reaching audiences far beyond the country's borders. The unique sound of khoomei, recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage, has increasingly featured in film scores, documentaries and video game soundtracks. Although interest in traditional culture has grown among younger Mongolians, Vaanchig believes much more must be done to secure its future. Once at risk of fading away, throat singing has experienced a revival in recent years, driven by artists determined to preserve the centuries-old practice while introducing it to audiences around the world. Mongolia Culture Music nomad unusual UNESCO Top stories Now playing Next Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans Now playing Next Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike Now playing Next Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Spain and Gibraltar end border checks, easing daily crossings Now playing Next Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality Now playing Next Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands Now playing Next Where is the EU's population growing the most? Now playing Next What did Romans really look like? A Hungarian museum has the answer Now playing Next Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits Now playing Next Spanish PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound' Now playing Next Hungarian ex-foreign minister Szijjártó takes job with China's BYD Now playing Next Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit Now playing Next Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius Now playing Next MEP: German military law makes citizens 'think about contribution' Now playing Next Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final No Comment Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes No Comment Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa No Comment Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome Europe in Motion Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training? Europe Today Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine USA Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final with a dramatic late double Iran Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Earth News How scientists forecast heatwaves The Ring Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring Europe News French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults Qatar More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker Focus The future of journalism debated at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest USA ICE should continue traffic stops after shootings, Trump says, apparently contradicting new policy Voices from Central Asia From shopping mall ice rink to Olympic gold: the rise of Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov Iran US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz Europe News EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal Tech News UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT