The internationally acclaimed ensemble Alash is taking traditional Tuvan music in a new direction with a subtle blend of elements from western harmonies and non-traditional instruments.

Alash started the spring of 2009 by participating in South By Southwest (SWSX), the popular music festival held annually in Austin, Texas (review). They performed at several other venues in Texas …

ALASH ensemble is a trio of master throat singers (xöömeizhi) from Tuva, a tiny republic in the heart of Inner Asia. The ancient art of throat singing (xöömei) developed among the nomadic herdsmen of …

VIDEO: The xöömei, sygyt, and kargyraa styles explained and demonstrated by members of Alash. NOTE: The term xöömei refers to a particular style but also to throat singing in general.

Alash continues its artistic evolution with Meni Mana, building on its traditional foundation while adding modern effects with the help of sound producer Shamil Gainetdinov (2020, digital only).

The internationally acclaimed ensemble Alash is taking traditional Tuvan music in a new direction with a subtle blend of elements from western harmonies and non-traditional instruments.

“The Tuvan Horseman,” composed for Alash by Muriel Anderson, recorded in Nashville. In the video, Alash also shows Muriel how to make Tuvan lamb dumplings, which she features in her …

The album includes new songs and old favorites, and features beatboxer Shodekeh as guest artist. Meni Mana (2020), meaning “Wait for Me,” continues Alash’s artistic evolution, building on its traditional …

Alash Ensemble - Performing with the Flecktones “Jingle Bells” (recorded by holycowdude) 8 December 2009 at The Peace Center, Greenville, South Carolina

Alash had already traveled to several cities in Russia and Europe to present their art, and they have toured intensively since then: following in their teacher’s footsteps by playing and recording with a …