Why does authentic throat singing (Khoomei) have the power to pierce right through to your soul? The answer isn’t just about vocal techniques or acoustics. It is because the nomads of the steppes have woven this art into their deepest…
Master Otgonhuu was born in Uvs, Mongolia, a land where the wind sings through the mountains. For over 40 years, he dedicated his life to the art of Khoomei. Before he passed, he worked tirelessly to record his teaching method.…
Many beginners give up on Throat Singing because their throats hurt. This happens because they are using the “Outer Voice”—squeezing the vocal folds tight to mimic the sound. Master Otgonhuu’s method is different. We focus on the “Inner Voice” (Xiaha).…
The Healing Power of Sound In the Gobi Desert, when a mother camel rejects her calf, Mongolian nomads do not use force. Instead, they perform a ritual called “Hoos.” A musician plays the horse-head fiddle and sings Khoomei gently to…