Huun Huur Tu, a four-member ensemble from Tuva, is touring Chinese cities in September, with old songs accompanied by traditional musical instruments and throat singing. If you journey to the Tuva Republic in the Russian Federation, you will reach the home of Huun Huur Tu, a group of fascinating khoomei singers dedicated to performing old and forgotten songs with traditional …
Sayan Bapa, Kaigal-ool Khovalyg and Radik Tyulyush in a concert in Beijing in 2018. CHINA DAILY Though rooted deeply in the traditional music and culture of Tuva, the quartet is known for innovation, transforming ancient songs into complex acoustic compositions. While touring around the world, the band has worked with musicians across genres, such as collaborations with American string quartet …