Altai Kai
Altai Kai is a world-renowned ensemble of throat singers from the Republic of Altai (northwest from Mongolia). The throat singing group was founded in 1997 by Urmat Yntaev, with the goal of preserving and cultivating the traditional culture of the Republic of Altai, in particular the various styles of throat singing known as kai or Khoomei in Mongolian. Their velvety kargyraa (the lowest style of throat singing), mesmerizing khoomei (middle range throat singing), and melodic sygyt (highest range throat singing) place the listener amidst forests of singing birds, gurgling brooks, and the growls of nighttime predators. Stories of nature’s beauty and mighty folk heroes are accompanied by jocular melodies, dancing rhythms, and shamanic mysteries. The narrators skillfully relate traditional, sacred tales and epics of centuries past.
Throat singing and the ringing melodies of the khomus, topshur and accordion all come together to form the sound of Altai Kai. The art form of throat singing has been passed on through generations, and the members of Altai Kai are virtuosos in multiple genres. They are laureates of numerous national and international competitions, and Altai Kai has participated in prestigious international festivals of world music, including their international debut at WOMEX 2007 (Spain) and WOMAD (Great Britain). Through their international touring, Altai Kai has introduced the world to the beauty of kai (the Altai word for throat singing). In 2003, they were inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest performance of throat singing. They are members of the Folklore Union of Russia, and the International Organization of Folk Art (an NGO accredited by UNESCO).
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Altai Throat Singing - Bai Terek x The Kiffness (Live Looping Remix)
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Altai-Kai - Кара-суу (Родник)
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Altai Kai “ULUHAN“ music video
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Kaichylar Bards
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Altai Kai II (Turkic Throat Singing)
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Altai Kai - Attu Kuresh (Official Music Video)
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Uluhan
3 months ago 01:17:22 1
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Магнит Алтая
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Altai Kai - Amyran
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Mergen Teldenov. Јайзаҥдар. Altai Kai.
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Altai Kai АлтайКай Јанар
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Altai Kai - Oino Topshuur (Play Tovshuur)
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Altai-Kai - Ойно, ойно, Алтай (Играй, играй, Алтай)
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Altai Kai - Кай кожонг
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Attar
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Komuz, Саякбай Каралаев, эпос Манас. Altai kai topshur, эпос Манас, kyrgyz beats
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Altai Kai - “Men Altay“
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Altai Kai | Kara Suu | Spring Water (LIVE)
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Altai Kai | Kai Kozhong (Official Music Video)
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Altai Kai (Aydin Orsulov & Urmat Yntaev) - Uluhan Aimag Throatsinging