Throat singing
A writer lost his singing voice, then discovered the gymnastics of speech
John Colapinto developed a vocal polyp when he began "wailing" with a rock group without proper warmup. He talks about the frailty and feats of the human voice. Originally broadcast Jan. 26, 2021.
Remembering The People's Throat Singer Of Tuva
In a 1999 interview, Kongar-Ol Ondar demonstrates his ancient style of singing for Terry Gross.
From the Archives: Tuvan Throat Singer Ondar and Producer Ralph Leighton.
Tuvan throat singer Ondar and producer Ralph Leighton. Tuvan throat singing is a biphonic sound in which the performer produces two or three distinct tones at the same time. It originates from Tuva. Leighton co-produced Ondar's debut CD, "Back Tuva Future" (Warner Bros/Reprise) Ondar is featured in the documentary "Genghis Blues." which is currently showing in San Francisco and New York. A wider rollout is set for late August. (Rebroadcast of 3/3/1999)
Tuvan Throat Singer Ondar and Producer Ralph Leighton.
Tuvan throat singer Ondar and producer Ralph Leighton. Tuvan throat singing is a biphonic sound in which the performer produces two or three distinct tones at the same time. It originates from Tuva. Leighton co-produced Ondar's debut CD, "Back Tuva Future" (Warner Bros/Reprise)
Could a Mongolian Album Catch on in the U. S.?
World Music critic Milo Miles reviews "60 Horses in My Herd," (Shanchie) by the group Huun-Huur-Tu (HUN-HER-TOO), from the Tuva region in Mongolia.