Accomplished Mongolian throat singer and multi-instrumentalist, renowned for his powerful vocals and mastery of advanced throat singing techniques. Combining traditional knowledge with extensive professional performance and international teaching experience, he shares the rich musical heritage of western Mongolia.
Tserendavaa, widely known as Tsogtoo, is a professional Mongolian throat singer and multi-instrumentalist from Chandmani, Khovd Province. He began learning khöömii at the age of thirteen from his father, a renowned throat singer.
Growing up in a traditional pastoral environment, he developed his vocal techniques while travelling with his family and their livestock between Mount Jargalant Khairkhan and Khar-Us Lake. At sixteen, he moved to Ulaanbaatar to pursue formal musical training, further developing his skills as a throat singer.
Beyond throat singing, Tsogtgerel is a versatile traditional musician who plays the morin khuur (horse-head fiddle), tsuur (traditional flute), tovshuur (lute) and jaw harps. He initially learned the morin khuur from his father and later studied with Duvchin, one of the last teachers preserving the western Mongolian style of playing the instrument.
Today, Tsogtgerel works as a professional throat singer with the Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble in Ulaanbaatar. Alongside his solo performances, he is regularly invited abroad to teach khöömii, sharing his knowledge and experience with students internationally.
Through his teaching, Tsogtgerel offers students an opportunity to explore Mongolian throat singing through both its traditional roots and professional musical practice.
“Tsogtoo is an exceptionally talented throat singer with an impressive command of both Mongolian and Tuvan vocal techniques. He combines tremendous vocal power with remarkable control and has extensive experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds internationally. Beyond his musical abilities, he is also a genuinely great person to learn from and work with.” — Rowan Hartsuiker
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