Anda Union, a nine-member ensemble from Inner Mongolia, will visit Shenzhen on May 18.

Described by The Guardian as “stirring and sophisticated,” Anda Union is a band of artists brought together by a passion for preserving the forgotten sounds of their Mongolian heritage. The members, who consider themselves musical gatherers, come from different tribes and blend the styles and influences of their respective lineages. The result is a singular collective sound from the Mongol tradition.

Through a combination of ethereal melodies, soaring vocals, reverberating throat singing and heart-pounding rhythms, Anda Union evokes the natural wonders of their rustic homeland.

The band’s rich and varied instrumentation includes the horse-head fiddle with a rich, melancholic tone; the Tob Shur, a Mongolian two string lute; and the Moadin Chor, a flute sounded while the player engages in throat singing — an exceptional skill mastered by only a handful of Mongolian artists.

Working their magic with these various instruments and singing styles, Anda Union conveys everything from the gentle song of bird calls to the rush of wild horse hooves.

Time: 8 p.m., May 18

Tickets: 100-480 yuan

Booking: 400-185-8666

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, intersection of Wenxin Road 5 and Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District (南山区后海滨路与文心五路交界处深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2, Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E(SD News)