The members of Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, the mesmerizing technique of singing multiple pitches at the same time: “Like a human bagpipe,” (Newsweek), “it’s one of the most astonishing sounds a human body can produce” (The Washington Post). What makes Alash unique is its subtle infusion of traditional Tuvan music with Western elements, continually evolving the form. One can find complex harmonies, Western instruments, and contemporary song structures in Alash’s music, but the overall sound and spirit remain true to its musical heritage and steadfastly Tuvan.

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Alash

Lafayette College

Rediscover the human voice! Alash Ensemble are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time, called “Utterly stunning” by the Washington Post. Hailing from the Central Asian Republic of Tuva, this gifted trio has brought the unforgettable voice of their homeland to concert halls across the world. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, they infuse their sound with global styles ranging from jazz to pop to hip-hop, crafting an inventive blend like nothing else.

Alash Ensemble

New Mexico Museum of Art

ALASH are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this group 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 newideas 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 popular. Alash first toured the U.S. under the sponsorship of the OpenWorld 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,” saying that after the performance “audience members picked their jaws up off the floor.”

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