Alash Ensemble: Tuvan Throat Singing Masters
Tuvan throat singing, or khöömei, reveals how one voice can carry multiple tones at once, blending a steady drone with high, flute-like overtones. In this performance by the Alash Ensemble, singers draw from traditions shaped by life on the Central Asian steppe, where sound carries across open landscapes. Rooted in close relationships with land and animals, this practice often echoes wind, water, and birds. Exploring this form supports learning through acoustics, vocal anatomy, and cultural geography while inviting careful listening to how sound reflects place.
