ALASH brings the exotic and otherworldly art of Tuvan throat singing from the far reaches of Siberia to New York. The Washington Post called their performance “utterly stunning” and quipped that the audience, “picked their jaws up off the floor.”

Tuva, a small republic of the Russian Federation, is located in the center of Asia. Long ago, the nomadic herders of this region developed a remarkable technique for singing two or more distinct pitches at the same time.

Alash weaves new harmonies into the vibrations, whistles, and growls of traditional Tuvan throat singing, creating a sound at once ancient and contemporary. While this music is intimately connected with the natural world, Alash brings it into the modern concert hall with subtle influences from western music. Alash’s handmade instruments are embellished with carved horses heads, and their songs celebrate the traditional nomadic life. An American-born musician who lives and studies in Tuva provides informed and witty commentary to help bridge the musical and cultural gap for the American audience.