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I have never been this excited about a workshop before! Together with Amartuvshin Baasandorj — one of my greatest inspirations when I first discovered the world of throat singing — I am organizing this unique and inspiring weekend.
Are you curious about overtone singing and throat singing? Then this special weekend workshop is exactly what you are looking for. You will learn the techniques behind these fascinating vocal arts in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
We warmly invite you to make music together, learn, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Mongolia.
On Saturday, we welcome you at 13:00 with a cup of traditional Mongolian milk tea. Around 14:00, the first workshop begins, where you will discover the foundations of overtone singing and throat singing. After a delicious Mongolian dinner, the second workshop takes place in the evening. Afterwards, there is time to relax, make music together, or — if the weather allows — enjoy a cozy campfire outside.
On Sunday morning, we begin with a traditional Mongolian breakfast, followed by a relaxing walk in nature around Altai. Afterwards, the third workshop takes place indoors, where we continue exploring and deepening the techniques together. After lunch, we conclude the afternoon with a final workshop session to integrate everything you have learned.
A weekend filled with music, culture, inspiration, and connection.
Rowan became fascinated by the music of Mongolia around 2006 at the age of seventeen. Soon after, he traveled to Mongolia to explore the country and its culture more deeply. Since then, Mongolian music and traditions have become an inseparable part of his daily life. In 2014, he married Saran, and together they have worked ever since on their shared dream: introducing Mongolian culture and music to Europe through Altai.
Amra belongs to the most influential throat singers of his generation. A master of Mongolian throat singing and a versatile multi-instrumentalist, he comes from Chandmani Sum in Western Mongolia — regarded as the birthplace of traditional throat singing. Raised in a prominent family of throat singers, he learned multiple styles from his father and uncle from an early age. Through his open and experimental approach, he has collaborated with musicians worldwide and performed at major festivals, museums, and international radio and television programs.
Saran grew up in the Mongolian countryside, surrounded by the traditions, rituals, and rich culture of the land. After moving to the Netherlands in 2002, she continued to stay deeply connected to her Mongolian roots. In 2014, she married Rowan, and together they have worked toward their shared dream of introducing Mongolian culture and hospitality in Europe through Altai.
