Huun Huur Tu

In 1992, Sasha Bapa, his brother Sayan, Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, and Albert Kuvezin founded the group KUNGURTUK to focus on the presentation of old and forgotten songs from their homeland.
On one hand, they are dedicated to preserving these songs, while on the other hand, their concerts demonstrate the importance of the connection between tradition and innovation. Later, the musicians of the ensemble decided to rename it HUUN-HUUR-TU.

Kaigal-ool Khovalyg - Vocals (Khöömei, Sygyt, Kargyraa), Igyl
Radik Tyulyush - Vocals (Barbang-Nadyr), Byzaanchi, Khomuz (jaw harp)
Alexej Saryglar - Vocals (Sygyt), Tuyug (horse hooves), Tungur (shaman drum), Igyl
Sayan Bapa - Vocals (Kargyraa & Khöömei), Toschpulur, Guitar, Igyl

Tuvan throat singing and overtone singing is one of the most fascinating vocal techniques in the world, and HUUN-HUUR-TU master its various forms brilliantly. There is an unmistakable ritual character in this music, but against all meditative tendencies, HUUN-HUUR-TU presents a strongly rhythmic alignment. Deeply mysterious remains this fascinating overtone singing that can produce up to 3 melodies simultaneously. Traditionally, Tuvan music was mostly performed by soloists, and musicians specialized in a specific genre or style. These genres and styles, in turn, originated from specific social occasions. HUUN-HUUR-TU's eclectic performances of old songs and melodies as a group, accompanied by instruments, thus navigate between all elements of Tuvan musical life. To western ears, they sound intriguingly exotic, yet simultaneously contemporary and modern.

Doors open at 19:00. Start at 20:00.
Tickets are available for €36.20 at the tourist information centers in Konz and Saarburg!
Children up to 5 years old have free admission.