The team behind Echoes of the Steppe Throat Singing Festival shares a deep passion for the incredible art of throat singing and the rich culture and traditions of Central Asia.
Lucas is passionate about throat singing and Central Asian music, culture, and traditions. He traveled to Mongolia to study the art of throat singing and created a documentary about its preservation.
Born in Dundgobi, Mongolia, Mandaakhai is a skilled Morin Khuur player, throat singer, and musician. Since 2010, he has promoted Mongolian music across Europe, collaborating with various groups.
Passionate about world cultures and the music that brings them to life. As a student of Hindustani sitar, he explores music’s power to connect. Until he can visit Mongolia, he brings it's spirit alive in his village through this festival.
Born in Naran Bulag, Mongolia, Nemekhee studied Khuuchir at Zavkhan College. He played in orchestras and learned throat singing from master Sengedorj. Since 2015, he has performed across Europe.
Rowan found his love for Tuvan and Mongolian throat singing in 2005 and soon after traveled to Mongolia to explore it's culture. Now, he and his wife dedicate themselves to sharing this music + traditions in the Netherlands.
Lea performs as Moonlüs, a duo with Mandaakhai Daansuren blending Mongolian music and minimalist electronics. She is passionate about throat singing (Khoomei) and Long Song (Urtiin Duu).
Born in Dundgobi, Mongolia, Dalai is a skilled Morin Khuur player and throat singer. A Conservatory of Mongolia graduate, he has performed across Europe since 2018, sharing Mongolian music while exploring global traditions.
There couldnt be a more beautiful place for our first edition of this festival: The medieval town of Romainmôtier, nestled in a stunning region of Switzerland, surrounded by forests, caves, rivers, and waterfalls.
Echoes of the Steppe is organized and planned by Henosis SA, an organization with a heart for sharing unique cultures and arts in Switzerland.
www.henosis.ch
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