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Alash Ensemble

Saturday, February 11, 2023 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, Clover Lane Campus

About This Event:

Come with us on a magical musical journey to the southern edge of Siberia for an evening of Tuvan throat singing. For many folks, this concert is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this extraordinary musical tradition in person. Alash's performance will be enchanting and unforgettable.

Alash Ensemble

photo by Wada Fumiko

Come with us on a magical musical journey to the southern edge of Siberia for an evening of Tuvan throat singing. For many folks, this concert is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this extraordinary musical tradition in person. Alash's performance will be enchanting and unforgettable.

“If you want to experience music that can transport you to another dimension, lift you to new levels of consciousness, or otherwise blow your mind, then Alash is the ticket.” — V.O.I.C.E.S (Various Organizations & Individuals Creating Exciting Spaces), Lancaster, PA

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

“Definitely the most magical musical evening of my life.” —Brattleboro, VT

Tuva (sometimes spelled Tyva) sits at the southern edge of Siberia, with Mongolia to its south. Over the centuries, Tuva has been part of Chinese and Mongolian empires, and shares many cultural ties with Mongolia. In 1944 it became part of the USSR, and until the late physicist Richard Feynman drew attention to it, was largely unknown to westerners. The Republic of Tuva is now part of the Russian Federation.

What does throat singing sound like? Imagine a human bagpipe — a person who could sing a sustained low note while humming an eerie, whistle-like melody. For good measure, toss in a thrumming rhythm similar to that of a jaw harp, but produced vocally, by the same person, at the same time. —Newsweek

“It was like each musician had a little bird within himself.” —London, UK

Alash Ensemble
Alash Ensemble
Alash Ensemble

Tickets

Concert: 7:30 pm Doors: 6:30 pm US Eastern Time

General ticket info

Venues

Unitarian Church of Harrisburg

1280 Clover Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17113

COVID Safety Policy

For SFMS events, we follow CDC recommendations on the event date, adding any additional precautions required by the venue or the artist. Details on our COVID policy page.

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