Céline Dessberg brings her cross-cultural sound to Shanghai with Hello, Wilderness, blending Mongolian traditional elements with jazz and indie pop. The concert features vocals, yatga (Mongolian zither), and modern instrumentation in a solo live performance.

About the Show

This concert is part of the War Horse Music Festival series, featuring Céline Dessberg in a solo performance. Her music combines Mongolian traditional influences with contemporary styles such as jazz and indie pop, centered around the yatga (Mongolian zither).

The performance integrates multiple languages, including Mongolian, French, and English, and focuses on blending traditional melodies with modern arrangements. The musical approach reflects both cultural heritage and contemporary composition.

Performers

Céline Dessberg

A French-Mongolian singer-songwriter, harpist, and yatga player based in Paris. Her music blends Mongolian folk elements with jazz, indie pop, and contemporary influences.

Her work has been featured at international festivals such as Cully Jazz Festival and Blue Balls Festival, and has received recognition from media including BBC Radio 3 and Songlines. She has also collaborated on cross-genre projects involving harp and electronic music.

In 2024, she released the EP Hödöö under That’s Love Records, working with producers including Max Shrager, Sal Samano, and Alex Garcia. Her recordings have been broadcast on platforms such as BBC and FIP.

Why Go

This concert presents a cross-cultural approach to music, combining traditional Mongolian instrumentation with modern genres. The use of yatga alongside contemporary arrangements creates a format that highlights both heritage and current musical styles.

For audiences interested in global or cross-genre music, this performance offers a live interpretation of how traditional elements can be adapted into a contemporary setting.