Chirgilchin are the 1998 champions of the Tuvan national throat singing competitions in Kyzyl the capital of Tuva. Chirgilchin means either mirage or miracle in…
Artist Profiles: Chirgilchin
Tag: throat singing
Artist profiles: Tanya Tagaq
Tanya Tagaq is a performer and improviser of Inuit throat singing. Born and raised in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Tagaq left her community at 15 to…
Folk Rockers from Nunavut
The Jerry Cans – Inuusiq (Aakuluk Music, 2017) Canadian band The Jerry Cans is based in Nunavut, in Canada’s far north. On Inuusiq they present…
Acclaimed Tuvan Throat Singing Ensemble Alash to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
Renowned Tuvan throat singing ensemble Alash is set to perform this Thursday, February 16 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. Alash’s musicians are maestros…
Artist Profiles: Bady-Dorzhu Ondar
Bady-Dorzhu Ondar was born in the village of Iyme. In May 2006, he was awarded Best in Competition among xoomei performers on the 85th birthday…
Throat Singing from Eastern Siberia
Shono – “Hunters. Throat singing from the shores of Baikal” (Sketis Music SKMR-122, 2016) Shono is a new ensemble from eastern Siberia that skillfully combines…
Transfixing Tuvan Rock
Yat-Kha – Live at Stray Dog Club (Sketis Music SKMR-115, 2015) This live album showcases the transfixing music style developed by Tuvan throat singer Albert…