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19:00 | Huun-Huur-Tu (Tuva) |
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 One of the most famous collectives in Asia belongs to the world music elite now. Its popularity in the world is comparable to that of rock stars. In Greece they topped the charts leaving Madonna and U2 behind. The name of this group describes the effect of vertical rays of light which shine down from the clouds at dawn and dusk - a familiar sight that inspires awe wherever it occurs. No doubt it's given added drama when projected over the stunning landscapes of Tuva. This landlocked republic at the heart of Asia is the home of the four-piece Huun-Huur-Tu, whose music represents a re-imagining of traditional Tuvan folklore and is strongly evocative of the natural world. Their trademark sound derives from the use of various over-tone or 'throat-singing' techniques which were invented by nomadic hunter-herders of the Tuvan steppes and mountains. Ry Cooder, Frank Zappa, The Kronos Quartet and The Kodo drummers are among their more high profile collaborators, and they have also recorded joint albums with the Bulgarian group Angelite and the Moscow Art Trio. More info
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