Saidash Begzy Oglu Mongush (Tuvinian: Моңгуш Сайдаш Бегзи оглу; born on August 6, 1976) is a Tuvan folk musician from Kyzyl[1] known for his throat singing performance.[2] He is associated with the Tuvan rock band Yat Kha and the folk group Huun Huur Tuu.
Mongush is an Honored Artist of the Republic of Tuva,[3] Tuvan-Uryanh (Tangdy-Uraanhay), kickboxing champion of the Republic of Tuva (1993), theater[4] and film actor.[5]
Born on August 6, 1976, in Old Shagaan-Aryg (or Shagonar), he spent his childhood in Chadan. In 1993, he won the kickboxing championship of the Republic of Tuva.[6] After secondary school, he studied at a vocational school as a hairdresser and an automobile dealer.
In 2012, Mongush represented Tuva at the Hamag Mongol music festival in Elista.[8]
During the Hamag Mongol project he recorded some clips showcasing his music, for example "Өдүген-Тайга".[9] (Odugen Taiga) which as of April 21, 2024, has over 14 million views on YouTube.