ANDA UNION, a group of self-styled 'gatherers' of Mongolian music, aim to reconnect young Mongols with their forgotten heritage – revitalising the ancient tradition of storytelling through song. The troupe brings together instruments, singing traditions and dialects from several different Mongolian tribes, unified by Genghis Khan in the 13th century. In those times, nomadic minstrels would travel between riverside, grassland or mountain settlements, accompanying their lyric poetry with a lute or a 'horse-violin'. Today, herders chat on mobile phones and live in eco-yurts. ANDA UNION charts a mission to inject modern life with the magic and mystery of Mongolian history, and features a colourful selection of incidental encounters with priests, musicians and nomads – as well as offering a glimpse into the personal stories, past lives and loves of the young musicians themselves.

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