Gereltnar Jonathan Erdenebayar is a young and dedicated Morin Khuur performer based in California. He began his musical journey at an early age and has been continuously developing his artistry through disciplined practice and professional online training. Jonathan has earned recognition in competitions, including Grand Prize and First Place at the North California Young Talent Competition. In addition to performing, he is committed to making music education more accessible and inspiring other children through his work. He aspires to bring traditional Mongolian music to the global stage and contribute to cultural exchange through music. He has also been learning to play piano since the age of 3 and 8 months and has earned many awards from competitions, including the recent one from Carnegie Hall in New York during the February of 2026.
Watch Gereltnar Jonathan Erdenebayar perform Ikeliin Egshig nutag min by Ts. Purevkhuu on the horsehead fiddle (morin khuur) for the 2026 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.