Khayjilar:

Chatkhan (Long Zither) and Khay (Throat-Singing) of the Khakass from the Center of Asia

Music from one of the Republic of center of Asia, next to Tuva, Khakassia of Russia. Not like in Tuva, Khakass throat-singing (khay) is strongly connected with heroic epic telling. A long zither (chatkhan) is used for accompaniment for khay performance. and throat-singing (khay), but on some tracks including flutes, percussion, fiddle or Jew's harp.
Musicians are Evgeniy Ulugbashev, Sergey Charkov, Vyacheslav Kuchenov and Lyubov Ayoshina.

This Japanese import CD is very nicely produced by Leo Tadagawa of Japan's Jew's Harp Association.

It comes with a 32 page full color booklet with texts in original Khakass, English and Japanese translations!

Khyrkhaas - Songs of our Elders

Music from the Mountain-Steppes of Khakassia This is a beautiful full length album of music by the group Khyrkhaas - Sergei Charkov (former member of the internationally-acclaimed band Sabjilar) and his daughter Yulia.

Produced by Carole Pegg, author of Mongolian Music, Dance, & Oral Narrative, its ten page booklet introduces the musical traditions, instruments and songs of Khakassia, as well as Khyrkhaas' passion for reconnecting those traditions especially those of their own clan (Kyrgyz) and ethnic group (Khaas). 5% of profits from this CD will go to the Traditional Musical Instrument Laboratory, Abakan. 

Also available in Europe from www.innerasianmusic.com

Sabjilar, Sarymai and Chirgilchin - Central Asian Tales

This is a wonderful collection of Ancient songs and legends of Khakasia, Altay and Tuva takes us to the spiritual heart of Central Asian Culture.

Shamanic storytellers Sabjilar Sarymai and Chirgilchin weave a rich and varied musical tapestry: superb throat singing, wild and hilarious animal spirits and shape-shifting natural phenomena abound.

The musicians speak in animal tongues - birds sing, bears growl, dogs bark, sky warriors on horses gallop into view!

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Tandalai Erdine - Woman Voice of Altay

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Namgar - Xatap

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Bugotak - Siberian Tales

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Ulger Ensemble

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Ailanys

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Evgeniy Ulugbashev

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Uch-Sumer

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Sibdey Tom

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Melody

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Okna Tsahan Zam - A Journey in the Steppe

This is a hard to find CD/DVD with a 23 page book. Traditional epic music infused with an Avant Garde atmospheric quality.

Recorded in France, Mongolia and Kalmykia, with outstanding musicians coming from 4 continents, this CD is a 57 minute-long hypnotic journey across the steppe. It's a successful blend of ethnic authenticity and modernity. You'll be carried along the way by great songs, roots pieces, peaceful instrumentals, hypnotic overtones mixed with original nature sound effects that open a door to an exotic other world.

Read Scott Stevens Review here at Spin the Globe

Gone With the Wind -- Songs of Mongolian Steppes, by Altai-Hangai. Described by Kongar-ool Ondar as a "very strong CD" this Mongolian group presents what they call "whimsical Whoopee Mongolian Melodies" on this wonderful CD.  Last time we had them in stock they sold out in no time, so don't miss a chance to hear hoomei from south of the border (Tuva's border that is).