Khuumii and Morin khuur added to training program of International Institute of World Music

Art & Culture
ayanzaya@montsame.gov.mn
2021-11-17 16:39:25

Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. Khuumii (Mongolian throat singing or diphonic chant) and Morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) classes has been added to  world music education and training program of International Institute of World Music in Aubagne, France.


The educational degree course is being co-implemented by Johanni Curtet, a musician and ethnomusicologist together with P.Usukhjargal, one of few female performers of khuumii in Mongolia, D.Mandakhjargal, Morin Khuur player, artist D.Batsukh. The course is composed of a wide range of programs, including khuumii, bamboo jew's harp, tovshuur, morin khuur, as well as short and long song, traditional praise and legend.