Altan Urag (AU) formed in May 2002 and AU blends a folk songwriting style to a rock backbeat, using traditional Mongolian instruments. In 2003, AU made its first public appearance at the Roaring Hooves Contemporary Music Festival. AU independently released its debut album Foal’s Been Born in 2004, followed by Made in Altan Urag (2006), Mongol (2007) Blood (2008), Hypnotism (2008), Nation (2010), and Once a Upon Time (2010). AU has also been featured on the soundtracks of two films including Khadak and Mongol, the latter of which presented at several international film festivals. In 2004, AU was approached to be a Mongolian ambassador for cultural events in Russia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. AU gained additional international recognition by participating in the Biennale Bern Arts Festival of Switzerland, Riddu Riddu Folk Music Festival of Norway, Macau International Arts Festival Macau and Fuji Rock Music Festival Japan. Festival audiences varied from 200-10,000 people; along with the other international bands, AU shared tickets with more well-known musicians such as Oasis, Paul Weller, Patti Smith, Lily Allen, Doves, White Lies, Fall Out Boy and Brahman. Currently, AU is working on its eight album and for more information please visit our websites and social network pages. http://www.altanurag.mn http://myspace.com/altanurag http://twitter.com/altanuragband http://youtube.com/altanuragband http://instagram.com/altanurag http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altan_Urag http://flickr.com/altanurag http://www.last.fm/music/Altan+Urag http://en.metalship.org/perso/altanurag