Khogzhumchu - Tuvan Throat-singing, Kyzyl, Tuva (Russian Federation)

One of the oldest and most striking vocal traditions of mankind is xöömei (throat-singing) from the heart of Central Asia. The ethereal tones of throat-singing evoke sounds of nature—the wind whistling down from the mountains, the deep lowing of the yak, and the high trill of birdsong—all set to the rhythm of trotting horses ridden by the nomadic herdsmen of the tiny republic of Tuva. Largely unknown to the outside world until the 1990s, Tuvan throat-singing expanded western conceptions of the limits of the human voice, and quickly became a sensation worldwide. The members of Khogzhumchu are leaders in a new, post-Soviet generation of musicians who masterfully incorporate elements from western styles in a way that only enhances the breathtaking impact of this ancient traditional form.
more at:
http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/docs/event_performers.html#khogzhumchu

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Kyzyl
• Tuva (Russian Federation)

[CamCommandatore]

so cool! wow pure skill!

[ajntigger]

wow sounds amazing and definitely unique..