Panel V — Asian Folk Music

Folk music has been preserved and innovated across many eras, reflecting a nation’s cultural history. This panel delved into the fusion of Chinese and Mongolian folk music with contemporary forms like electronic music, sound production, and film scoring. The discussion of how modern musicians are creating new possibilities by blending traditional instruments and melodies with modern genres. The conversation also highlighted the transition from folk performer to modern creator, featuring performances and insights from pioneers in this field. The featured panelists were Anti-General (Electronic Music Artist and DJ) and Ulziibayar Shatar (Morin Khuur Player, Composer from Mongolia)