Included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Tuvan throat singing originated within the ancient pastoral animism of the traditional nomadic horse riding shepherds of the Siberian steppe where the wide open landscape allows sound to travel great distances. Throat singers carry multiple pitches simultaneously, harmonize with waterfalls, and mimic the sound of wind swirling through rocks.
The purpose of this workshop is to help people free their voices. Cultivating an awareness of vocal ability and understanding the process for removing vocal limitations is a valuable undertaking for any person, whether that’s someone who has never thought of themself as a singer or someone who is a committed performance artist, or someone interested in ethnomusicology and sound healing.
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on Eventbrite
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“I draw heavily upon the shamanic traditions of Tuvan throat singers while also being informed by blues, rock, and avant-garde music. Every time I performed, I received questions about the vocal techniques I employ in my shows, so I started giving workshops in 2003. When working with musicians from Tuva, I’ve seen they often have a harder time explaining how to do a certain technique because throat singing is such a natural part of their culture, where young people learn throat singing simply by imitating an elder. I developed an approach to help students experience the physical embodiment of their own vocal apparatus as a way to connect with the natural world. This facilitates a deeper exploration and makes it a little easier to pick up the advanced techniques of polyphonic singing.” – Arrington de Dionyso
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