Ondar, Kongar-ol, 1962-2013

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December 9, 2013

10:09

Remembering The People's Throat Singer Of Tuva

In a 1999 interview, Kongar-Ol Ondar demonstrates his ancient style of singing for Terry Gross.

Obituary

Kongar-ol Ondar
Ralph Leighton

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March 3, 1999

32:07

Tuvan Throat Singer Ondar and Producer Ralph Leighton.

Tuvan throat singer Ondar and producer Ralph Leighton. Tuvan throat singing is a biphonic sound in which the performer produces two or three distinct tones at the same time. It originates from Tuva. Leighton co-produced Ondar's debut CD, "Back Tuva Future" (Warner Bros/Reprise)

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Kongar-ol Ondar
Ralph Leighton

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Kongar-ol Ondar

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Remembering The People's Throat Singer Of Tuva

Tuvan Throat Singer Ondar and Producer Ralph Leighton.

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