Huun-Huur-Tu, a throat-singing music group from Tuva, Russian Federation, was
formed in 1992 by Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, Alexander and Sayan Bapa, and Albert
Kuvezin. The ensemble initially performed under the name Kunggurtug before
changing to Huun-Huur-Tu, which translates to "sunbeams." Their debut album, 60
Horses In My Herd, was released in 1993. Following Kuvezin's departure to form
Yat-Kha, Anatoli Kuular joined the group for their second album, The Orphan's
Lament (1994). Huun-Huur-Tu gained international recognition through
collaborations with artists such as The Kronos Quar...