Wed 11/13 @ 7PM
One of the more exotic genres that emerged as interest in world music grew over the last few decades is Tuvan throat singing.
Nomadic herders in the region of Tuva in southern Siberia developed this musical form many centuries ago. Out in the countryside, they had plenty of time to experiment with sound, coming up with this form of singing in which overtones make it appear as if the singer is harmonizing with himself.
The Alash Ensemble is one of the more prominent performing groups carrying this music far beyond Siberian borders.
While the members grew up in Tuvan throat-singing traditions, learning from their elders, they encountered western music at college in the late ’90s. They added guitar to their native instruments and western harmonies to their sound. That helped them open up ears unfamiliar with Tuvan music and acquire a following in the U.S. and Europe.
The ensemble makes its Nighttown debut this week.
Tickets are $20.