Alash
Alash, a traditional folk music ensemble from Tuva, Russian Federation, was
formed in 1999 at Kyzyl Arts College by Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayan-ool Sam, and
Ayan Shirizhik. Initially known as Changy-Xaya, the group evolved into Alash,
named after the Alash River. Their breakthrough came in 2004 with first prize at
the International Xöömei (throat singing) Symposium competition. In 2006, Alash
toured the United States for the first time, invited by the Open World
Leadership Center at the Library of Congress. They continued to tour annually
and released several albums, including Live a...
