Deep Cuts: International

2008's "Introducing Hanggai", also reviewed on LoBF, seemed to be a once in a generation album of inspired ethnic Chinese ballads and traditional war songs from Mongolia in the north and far west of mainland China.

The Bejing group's follow up album takes everything that Hanggai did well on Introducing and improves upon it in many undeniable ways: the unmistakably powerful combination of master musicians, lyrical reflections of the ancient horse culture of Mongolia, and the sheer urgency of their performance continue to make Hanngai an internationally sought after group.

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Deep Cuts: International

In the land of Revolution, Tibet, Tiananmen, Falun Gong and Mao Hanggai represents an exploration into uncensored cultural history. Hanggai plays from the heart with a powerful re-creation of Mongol folk music. Their music reflects the many who have cut their village roots and moved to the souless city-centers of China.

The combination of evocative vocal performances, lyrics almost totally about beautiful women and countryside scenes, ethnic throat singing, minimal percussion, and stringed instruments both electric and acoustic make Hanggai a rare and wonderful experience.

Hanggai - Flowers.mp3