Achai (2015; Smithsonian Folkways Recordings 2017). Achai is dedicated to all fathers, especially Kongar-ool Ondar, a musical father to Alash and an entire generation of Tuvan musicians. Beatboxer Shodekeh joins Alash as guest artist.
Buura (2011). Alash's second studio album features new songs, new instrumental textures, a solo by each Alash musician and a guest appearance by bass guitarist Victor Wooten on the title track. Comes with English translations.
Jingle All the Way by Béla Fleck & the Flecktones (Rounder Records 2008). Alash appear as guest artists on this Grammy-winning holiday CD that features throat singing on several tracks.
Alash (2007). Studio recording of new and old songs. Includes background on Tuvan music and culture, as well as Tuvan lyrics with English translations.
Alash Live at the Enchanted Garden (2006). Live performance that includes demonstrations of xöömei (throat singing) styles and commentary in English by Sean Quirk.
Sean Quirk, manager and interpreter
(Generally in Tuva, but travels with the band. Check tour schedule.)
email: alashensemble@gmail.com U.S. ☎ 262-385-2424 Tuva ☎ +7 913-340-1256