Alash

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique
for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this
gifted trio from earlier generations of Tuvan throat singers is the subtle
infusion of modern influences into their traditional music. One can find
complex harmonies, Western instruments and contemporary song forms in
Alash’s music, but its overall sound and spirit remain decidedly Tuvan.
Trained in traditional Tuvan music since childhood, the Alash musicians
studied at Kyzyl Arts College just as Tuva was beginning to open up to the
West. They formed a traditional ensemble and won multiple awards for
traditional throat singing in international xöömei competitions, both as an
ensemble and as individuals. At the same time, they paid close attention to
new trends coming out of the West. They have borrowed new ideas that mesh
well with the sound and feel of traditional Tuvan music, but they have
never sacrificed the integrity of their own heritage in an effort to make
their music more hip.
Alash first toured the United States under the sponsorship of the Open
World Leadership program of the Library of Congress and the National
Endowment for the Arts. Since then, they have returned many times to the
delight of American audiences. The Washington Post described their music as
“utterly stunning,” quipping that after the performance “audience members
picked their jaws up off the floor.”
Adults: $20 | Seniors 62+: $16 | Youth 18 and under: $10
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