Batzorig Vaanchig | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 (age 46) Bayanhongor?, Mongolia |
| Nationality | Mongolian |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
| Known for | Throat singing |
| Notable work | Ode To Chinggis Khaan Throat Singing |
| Children | Khangal Vaanchig, Maral Vaanchig |
| Website | https://www.batzorigvaanchig.com/ |
Batzorig Vaanchig is a Mongolian throat singer known for singing Ode to Chinggis Khaan on top of a mountain in Mongolia. He later sang more Mongolian folk songs using his throat singing skills.
Biography
Batzorig was born in 1977 in Mongolia. In 2014 he started throat singing on Youtube. He uploaded a video of him singing Ode to Chinggis Khaan, a Mongol folk song, on top of a mountain in Bayanhongor, Mongolia.[1] The video got a total of 19 million views as of 2023. Batzorig is also part of a musical band called Khusugtun. In 2020, Batzorig posted a video of his throat singing with his daughter, Maral Vaanchig. The video also became famous as it reached almost 5 million views.[2]
In August 2023, Batzorig was on CNN performing his throat singing to Richard Quest in Ulaanbaatar, during Quest's visit in Mongolia.[3]
References
- ↑ Chinggis khaanii Magtaal - Batzorig Vaanchig, retrieved 2023-10-18
- ↑ "The incredible sound of a father and daughter's Mongolian throat singing duet". Classic FM. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ↑ "Mongolian Throat Singer Batzorig Vaanchig gives a fantastic performance to wrap up three days of Quest Means Business in Mongolia. | By Quest Means Business | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-10-18.