What is Tuvan Throat Singing?

Tuvan Throat Singing is a traditional vocal music style from the Tuva region of southern Siberia. It is known for its unique technique in which a single performer produces multiple pitches at the same time.

The style typically involves sustained drone notes combined with overtone singing, allowing the singer to emphasize higher harmonics that sound like whistles or flutes above the main tone.

Tuvan Throat Singing emphasizes control of the vocal tract and resonance, using precise mouth and throat positioning to shape and isolate different harmonics.

The music is often inspired by nature, with sounds that mimic wind, water, animals, and the surrounding landscape, reflecting a deep connection to the environment.

Today, Tuvan Throat Singing is recognized worldwide as a distinctive vocal tradition, influencing experimental, ambient, and world music while preserving its cultural and spiritual roots.