K G Hutchins “A Song for the Horses” - Many Wonders of the Morin Khuur

The morin khuur—the Horse Head Fiddle—is one of Mongolia's most recognizable traditional musical instruments and symbols: a bridge between the nation and the horse, a tool that invokes the Khiimori, and much more.Ethnomusicologist ⁠Kip Hutchins⁠, author of A Song for the Horses, breaks all of these aspects down. We speak with Kip about the morin khuur as a living tool in herding practice. Follow Kip on ⁠BlueSky⁠.If you have any suggestions for our show, please get in touch with us at info[at]agulamedia.comAnd if you are a supporter of us at Buy Me Coffee, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great State Mural⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can listen to extra recordings as we briefly discuss the current status of the MPP's infighting and how it came about.Three Universals to “Defray Boasting“:The foolish man praises himself.The unfoolish man praises his wife.The least foolish man praises his horse.Show notes:New Book Networks podcast interview with KG HutchinsArtists mentioned during the conversation, roughly in order of their mention:Story of the Weeping Camel (film)⁠Bayan Mongol Variety Group⁠: Жалам хар (A Black Horse)The Hu⁠Soyol Erdene⁠⁠Altan Urag⁠Bold: Mongol Pop⁠Aryuna Nimaeva⁠: Эрбэд соохор (Erbed Sokhor)Jonon⁠Namgar⁠⁠Altai-Khangai⁠⁠Khusugtun⁠