Premieres 10 Jul, 9pm SGT

It's a sound that is undeniably magnetic and immediately captivating: guttural, sonorous and rich in overtones, throat singing comprises vocal techniques that produce sounds of multiple pitches. This art form is found in a few indigenous communities around the world, mostly those who live and commune intimately with nature. After all, the sounds produced mimic the aural richness found in the wild; lilting bird song, deep rumblings of the earth, and lively babbling brooks.

Arguably the most well-known throat singers today are Huun-Huur Tu from Tuva, a sparsely populated region between Siberia and Mongolia. Emerging in 1992, the quartet brought its indigenous sound to the world stage through recordings, albums and tours under the guidance of Kaigal-ool Kim-oolovich Khovalyg, the band’s eldest musician and co-founder. Amidst a busy schedule in Singapore for A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2024, the ensemble graced our cargo lift with two songs that not only exemplified the form of throat singing, but also painted vibrant imagery of their homeland.

Video: Made by Identity
Audio: 4th Wall Studios