Huun-Huur-Tu – Where Young Grass Grows (Shanachie, 1999)
Where Young Grass Grows is the fourth album from famed Tuvan ensemble Huun-Huur-Tu, one of the iconic acts that introduced the captivating throat singing style to international audiences. In this case the album was recorded in Glasgow, Scotland and features collaborations with acoustic Celtic musicians, including harp player Mary MacMaster and Martyn Bennett on small pipes.
The result is a fabulous mix of haunting Tuvan overtones and musical instruments and Scottish traditions.
The album lineup included Huun Huur Tu: Kaigol-Ool Khovalyg on vocals, throat singing, doshpuluur, igil; Anatoly Kuular on vocals, throat singing, byzaanchi, xomuz (jaw harp); Sayan Bapa on doshpuluur, igil, guitar, throat singing, synthesizer; and Alexei Saryglar on tuyug, xapchyk, tungur, igil, throat singing.
Scottish musicians: Martyn Bennett on flute, overtone flute, small pipes; Mary MacMaster on harp; Garry Finleson on banjax; Dymitro Moracet on synthesizer; and Guy Nicholson on tabla.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
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