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Ayarkhaan - 80 page Book with CD

Book is written in 3 languages – Yakut, Russian and English and consists of 80 pages.

For years, Ayarkhaan have been leaders in the revival and preservation of the traditional music of Yakutia. The music of Ayarkhaan draws on the powers of Nature and the ancient traditions and wisdom of the Yakut people to create an atmosphere of timeless encounter between Man and the Universe. Ayarkhaan's performances on the Khomus – an instrument that was said to have been made by gods and possess a magical voice - are inspired by a tradition that has been handed down for centuries but also reflects modern musical thinking. Throughout the Russian Federation, scholars, critics and concert-goers alike have hailed Ayarkhaan as the vanguard sound of the Yakut Khomus, an instrument whose tonal versatility and acoustic resonance is at once capable of evoking the sound of a cello, a saxophone, or an electric guitar while occupying a sonic space that is ancient, transcendent and utterly unique. This book will introduce the history and culture of the Yakut people as well as the secrets of the Khomus playing. The enclosed CD includes examples of some of Ayarkhaan's very best compositions.

Book Contents: 1. Yakuts; 2. Iron work; 3. Khomus 4. Traditional singing; 5. "Ayarkhaan"; 6. Achievements

Track Listing:  Awakening Legend of the creation of the world Song of blessing Land of Uraankhai people Heavenly maidens Traditional instrumental White birch tree White night Cuckoo Dedication to the blacksmiths' patron Kudai Bakhsy Sing and sound, my khomus (folk song) White crane Sparkling rhythms Flight of birds in fall (folk song) Singing bells

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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Ulger Ensemble

The Khakas ensemble of music and dance "Ulgar" was created in 1989 as part of the Khakassian Philharmonia with the aim of preserving and developing the musical legacy of the Khakas people. On this disk the ensemble is directed by the Honorary Artist of the Republic, Evgeniy Ulugbashev and features traditional Khakas folk instruments - chatkhan, Khobrakh, yykh, tuur, khomus, and others.

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Ailanys - Khakas Folklor

In Khakas, Ailanys means "return" - in this case a return to the ancient musical traditions of the Khakas people. Formed in 1995, Ailanys has worked closely with the Khakas theatre Chitigen, and has taken part in music festivals throughout the Russian Federation and Europe. This disk features traditional forms of khai (Khakas throat-singing) and traditional instruments such as the chatkhan, the yykh, the khomus, and others.

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Evgeniy Ulugbashev - Belosnezhnye taskhyly (White Snowy Hill)

Evgeniy Ulugbashev is one of the most outstanding Khakas musicians today, Evgeniy Ulugbashev was formerly the leader of the folk ensemble Ulger, and now performs solo and with his group Khan Syn. He has given concerts in Russia, Europe, and Japan, and has appeared on Yo Yo Ma's The Silk Road: A Musical Caravan compilation. He is also featured in Theodore Levin's book Where Rivers And Mountains Sing: Sound, Music, And Nomadism in Tuva And Beyond. His incredible range of khai and virtuoso performance on the chatkhan and khomus make this disk a gorgeous evocation of Khakassian landscapes!

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Uch-Sumer

Ensemble Uch-Sum-R first recordings form this collection of beautiful Ataian & Khakassian songs. The musicians perform both traditional songs as well as their own compositions. This disk features the extraordinary talents of Emil Terkishev (now a member of Altai Kai)!
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Sibdey Tom

Sibdey Tom - Chytas salghaghy (The Wave of Life): On this disk Sibdey Tom presents his own songs, written & performed as an inspired continuation of Khakas traditional music. Sibdey Tom has performed with Sabjilar and Uch-Sum-R, and is a renowned poet in his native Khakassia.

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Melodies for Chatkhan

This is a live concert recording celebrating the chatkhan! Featuring Evgeniy Ulugbashev, Ai Charykh Ool (Vyacheslav Kuchenov), Sibdey Tom, Ailanys, and others. Recorded in Abakan, Khakassia, on November 17th, 1999.

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Tandalai Erdine - Woman Voice of Altay

Tandalai - is the unique singer from Ust-Kanskogo area of Altai republic with a voice of surprising force and beauty, a range in five octaves. In her repertoir there are ceremonial songs of Mountain Altay people, along with imitation of sounds of the animals and birds. She also plays on the big range of tuvian national instruments: topshuur, khomus, igil, doshpuluur, shoor.

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Namgar - Xatap

In October 2003, Namgar released their first official CD entitled "Hatar" (round dance). It boasts a first ever collection of Buryat all-time favorites that are quite distinct and neatly arranged.
It was a group of enthusiastic young people from Moscow who started a label called Sketis Music, specializing in world music, who gave the opportunity to the group to record their album, because they were sure this music was fantastic. Album cover was designed by Dashi Namdakov, the most prominent young artist among the Buryats.
The repertoire of Namgar consists of the songs and melodies shared by Buryats and Mongolians, embracing the world of sounds as big as from the Lake Baikal in the East of Russia to the Great Wall in China, from the songs of shamanist gatherings of Siberia to celebration songs you might hear at a midsummer fest in Mongolia to exquisite melodies from Inner Mongolia. Looking like characters from the ancient legends of Asia on stage, the group delivers the music that is both exotic and easily accessible.
Four musicians were drawn together by this ancient music little known to the world in January 2001, in Moscow, Russia: Namgar Lhasaranova and Jipo from Ulan-Ude, Buryatia (South Siberia), Altay and Urna from Mongolia. Their collaboration sprung from the songs and music of the Hori Buryats, as well as from Mongolian compositions, as Buryats and Mongolians share many common musical traditions.

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Bugotak - Siberian Tales

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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).