In 2017, she launched her debut, Mongolian Music on the German jazz label, Enja Information. Quickly after she signed to Munich-based label Squarma Information, after shifting there in 2018. This resulted in her second providing, 2021’s Ursula. Turning into a recording artist was a tentative step for Erkhembayar: “Not so many individuals might communicate or perceive Mongolian, so I actually belief no matter it’s true, which was in my mom language. So I wrote the songs in Mongolian, and it opened so many doorways which gave me confidence.”
2023’s Ulaan (which interprets to ‘Howl’) garnered her much more important acclaim. Recorded with Joana Queiroz, Paul Brändle, Munguntovch Tsolmonbayar, Mariá Portugal, and Matthias Lindermayr, it deftly weaves collectively Erkhembayar’s two worlds, creating a completely fashioned account of her inimitable fashion. Sparse instrumentation leaves huge open areas for her vocals to roam. Jazz prospers whip and soothe in equal measure into an auditory treasure. Ulaan additionally resulted in her being nominated for the Anchor Worldwide Music Award at this 12 months’s Reeperbahn competition.
Celebrating up-and-coming musicians since 2016, the award takes under consideration the nominee’s musical, lyrical, and stay sides, and the way that is all introduced collectively within the artist’s larger image. Alongside fellow nominees Moonchild Sanely, Milan Ring, KASSY, Beth McCarthy and Strongboi, Erkhembayar might be given an vital platform. Earlier winners embody Ichiko Aoba (2022), in addition to the likes of Albin Lee Meldau (2016), Yard Act (2021), and Jade Chicken (2017). The winner this 12 months might be chosen by a panel together with Warpaint’s Emily Kokal, Julia Stone, Tayla Parx and Tim Bendzko, and might be introduced on the Saturday of this 12 months’s competition.
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