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I remember someone saying to me once, at the tiniest gig you’d ever imagine at Amilal one night, that if you’ve seen on Mongolian throat singer you’d seen them all. Clearly, this person had not seen neither Hanggai nor Gangzi, both of whom I consider some incredible examples of just that. Hanggai, of course, is on a very different playing field than Gangzi, and they have also added a lot more modern instruments and influences in their music now. Gangzi, however, keeps his whole performance traditional; which is easy, I suppose, when it’s just you, your guitar, and your very talented voice.
And Jianghu Bar is definitely the perfect place for such a performance. If you’ve never been before, it’s a beautiful little courtyard siheyuan on a hutong off of Nanluoguxiang, and its cozy, homey atmosphere lends itself very easily to the sort of music played there: jazz, folk, and the occasional bit of acoustic-style rock. But folk, I think, is particularly suited to the place, with its eclectic seating, outdoor area (that they manage to keep warm through the winter), and random decorations and art around the place. It feels more like you’re hanging out at someone’s house than anything else, and the music was well-suited.
Gangzi pulled off a lovely show. His traditional throat singing went over well with the fairly packed crowd, and the whole vibe was just comfortable. Though it was bitterly cold and wintry outside, everyone inside was rugged up and warm for the evening, surrounded by good friends and great music. One of those wonderful, low-key, laid back evenings in Beijing’s hutongs.
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