Lkhamragchaa Lkhagvasuren

Lkhamragchaa Lkhagvasuren – Throat Singer & Tovshuur  Musician

Lkhamragchaa Lkhagvasuren, widely known as Ragchaa, is an accomplished Mongolian throat singer and traditional musician from Ulaangom, Uvs Province, in western Mongolia.

With a musical career spanning more than two decades, Ragchaa has dedicated himself to preserving and sharing Mongolia's traditional vocal and instrumental heritage. A student of the renowned throat singer E. Toivgoo, he is deeply rooted in the musical traditions of western Mongolia, specialising in throat singing (khöömii), traditional praise singing (magtaal) and the tovshuur.

Since 2005, he has performed internationally with the traditional music ensemble Altai Khairkhan, bringing Mongolian music to audiences across Europe and Asia. From 2007 to 2016, he was a solo throat singer and praise singer at the Mongolian National Academic Theatre of Arts, participating in numerous theatrical productions and national and international performances.

His achievements include recognition as Best Solo Throat Singer by the World Khoomii Association in 2016, the Mongolian State Decoration of the Order of the Polar Star in 2021, and first prize at the Asia Folk Festival in 2025.

As both a performer and composer, Ragchaa brings a rich musical repertoire and a deep understanding of Mongolian cultural traditions to the stage. His performances offer audiences an opportunity to experience the distinctive sounds and expressive power of western Mongolian throat singing.