Where:
The Rockwell
255
Somerville, MA 02144
Admission:
$28
Categories:
Music
Event website:
http://worldmusic.org/content/event_page/5961/huun-huur-tu-the-throat-singers-of-tuva
From the independent republic of Tuva, bordering Mongolia, Huun Huur Tu performs an ear-twisting vocal technique called khöömei. In this style, a single vocalist produces two or three notes simultaneously, often a low drone along with a high-pitched whistle. Accompanied by traditional string and percussion instruments, the four-member ensemble sings rhythmic songs that capture the magic of the Siberian steppe.