In All Languages

WKCR 89.9 FM
Columbia University Radio

Jing Li, host
New York, NY (20 January 2008)

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"In All Languages" devoted an entire three-hour program to Alash and the music of Tuva. Host Jing Li interviewed Alash about Tuvan throat singing and Tuvan instruments. The musicians, Ayan-ool Sam, Ayan Shirizhik, and Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, spoke through their interpreter, Sean Quirk. Listen to selections (edited).

Topic Duration
Audio iconWhat is throat singing? [1:54]
Audio iconAre there words with it? [0:11]
Audio iconCan anybody throat sing? [1:51]
Audio iconWhat are the stages in a throat singer's education and training? [1:41]
Audio iconHas the institutionalization of throat singing changed the quality of the singing? [2:04]
Audio iconHow do throat singers take care of their voices? [2:02]
Audio iconDescribe the styles of throat singing. [1:46]
Audio iconHow is the sound produced? [3:22]
Audio iconDescribe and demonstrate the igil. [2:19]
Audio iconDescribe and demonstrate the doshpuluur. [1:24]
Audio iconDescribe and demonstrate the xomus (jaw harp). [1:57]
Audio iconIs the ensemble a recent innovation in Tuvan music? [0:44]
Audio iconDoes Alash enjoy western music? [1:38]
Audio iconWhere will Alash go from here? [1:09]