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Artist:Equus

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  • Roots
Sydney, NSW

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    EQUUS is a gathering of 4 musicians of very diverse musical and cultural backgrounds, Equus' music focuses on the traditional music of Mongolia, sung by world renowned Mongolian throat singer Bukh(Voice, Morin Khuur), fused with Middle Eastern strings and a dynamic rhythm section, with a strong component of improvisation to making each performance a new experience, the result is often hard to define, but always spectacular and unique. Joined by well known Australian musicians John Robinson (Oud, Turkish Baglama, guitar) and Peter Kennard (Percussion), as well as Double bass extraordinaire Bertie McMahon. This music is about meetings, of people and traditions, and of musics. EQUUS is a bold, imaginative music project that succeeds in the formation of an entirely new sound. These are the traditional songs of Mongolia played as you have never heard them before. described as ...."One of the most evocative albums I have heard ...This is pure musical pleasure, exciting, fun and ...

    Members

    Bukhu Ganburged John Robinson Peter Kennard Bertie McMahon

    Sounds Like

    Alash, Hanggai, Shakti, Sirrocco,

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