Igor Koshkendey

ARNR 1497

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Tuva is a small republic in the Russian Federation, situated geographically in the center of Asia, between Siberia and Mongolia. Among its traditions, biphonic singing, popularly known as Khoomei, holds a premier position. Khoomei is defined as the simultaneous producing of a sound in the lower register with a melody composed of minor harmonics in the upper register.

TRACKLISTING:

• Dingildai (3:11)

• Kara Durujaa (4:33)

• Improvisation for Mouth Harp (3:27)

• Tuva Chonum, Ergim Cherim (or Borbak Holegelig) (6:20)

• Song of Oidupah (2:16)

• Atchamaining Ohi ... (3:06)

• Cheler Ojuhm (3:40)

• Ariskanning Duu-Ol Bahrinda (3:12)

• Arat chonnung (3:34)

• Kolkhozumnung (3:36)

• Mungaral (Song of Sorrow) (1:23)

• Tongup Honar Boldum-na Be (3:47)

• Taraan Taraam Dazir Sholde (2:05)

• Testament (2:37)