Khoomei Festival in Tuva 2008

Shonchalai Oorzhak-Choodu and her husband Nachyn Choodu at the Khoomei Competition in Kyzyl, Tuva 26.07.2008. The winners of the 2nd prise in the 'ensamble category'.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• tuva
• khoomei
• ethno
• traditional
• kyzyl
• throatsinging

[spaiza]

Most audience were Tuvans and as I remember they were applouding:)

They were my favourite participants at the competition. Moments were the change the roles (Shonchalai is singing kargyraa whereas Nachyn hihg voice) are amazing!

[485642314]

that's communication!

[Doshpuluur1]

I was one of about only 10-12 Americans in the audience of about 400. The Tuvans led the cheering, the Americans were humble.

[yidaki53]

Is it a Tuvan custom to applaud "during" the show or are there just way too many americans in the audience? It kind of ruins the listening experience :)

Otherwise, great stuff. Especially the elongated sygyt tones, that's not something that just anyone can do.

[soriah23]

My very dear friends and teachers, Nachun (male) and Shanjulai (female). Shanjulai is the best female khoomeigie or Tuvan throat singer and Nachun, the best all around Tuvan instumentalist. Much love!