The overtone singing, also known as throat singing, is a kind of vocal technique that enables a person to produce several notes simultaneously. The singer manipulates the resonance, creates a constant flow of air that travels from the lungs, passing through vocal cords and ends on the lips to produce a melody. This ancient form of singing is very popular in Central Asia and Siberia.
The best known form of overtone singing comes from Tuva, a small republic autonomy within the Russian Federation. The popularity of singing in this area seems to have arisen as a result of geographic location. The open landscape of Tuva can carry sound from a great distance and creating a spiritual identity with nature.
Other areas where overtone singing is popular in Altair , Khakassia, in the Chukchi Peninsula in the western part of Mongolia and the region of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan.
Sources: Wikipedia
Links:
Le Chant des Harmoniques : French Documentary on overtone singing (in French).
Youtube: Video to learn the basics of harmonic singing (in English).
Yat-Kha: Music Group Tuva region that blends traditional music with rock. The link shows a special version of the Santana song "Black Magic Woman."
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