My Last BIG Blog :)
Demia Johnson Professor Vaneman Diverse Cultures & Their Musics 25 April 2023 THE LAST BIG BLOG ** In this blog we will discuss Tuvan throat singing and its origin, its significance to the Tuvan culture, some of the instruments they use, its impact on other cultures, some talented throat singers, challenges throat singers face today, and the future of the Tuvan throat singers and their culture. Tuvan Throat Singing Tuvan throat singing is a different kind of singing where the vocalist sings more than one note at a time. Most of these songs usually have constant low notes and are assisted by higher notes. Tuvan throat singing is a traditional style of music from Tuva, which is a region in southern Siberia. Tuvan throat singing is also known as overtone singing or khoomei. This form of singing involves manipulating the synchronization created as air travels from the lungs, past the vocal cords, and out the mouth. The vocalist or singer can cr...