Huun-Huur-Tu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Huun-Huur-Tu Хүн Хүртү
Performance in Tyumen, 28th october 2012
Background information
Origin	Tuva
Genres	Throat singing, folk music
Years active	Since 1992
Members	Kaigal-ool Khovalyg Sayan Bapa Radik Tülüsh Alexei Saryglar
Past members	Albert Kuvezin Alexander Bapa Andrey Mongush Anatoli Kuular

Huun-Huur-Tu (pronounced "Hoon-Hoor-Too") is a special music group from a place called Tuva. Tuva is a republic in Russia, located right next to Mongolia. The group's name in the Tuvan language is Хүн Хүртү, which means "sunbeam" or "sun-propeller."

This group is famous for its unique style of singing called Tuvan throat singing. In throat singing, one person can sing more than one note at the same time! It's like magic, but it's really a special vocal technique. Sometimes, one of the notes sounds like a flute, a whistle, or even a bird's song. But it's all made by the singer's voice.

Traditional Tuvan Instruments

Huun-Huur-Tu mainly uses traditional Tuvan instruments. These instruments help create their special sound. Some of the main instruments they use are:

• The igil: This is a two-stringed instrument. It looks a bit like a fiddle.
• The khomus: This is a Tuvan jaw harp. You hold it to your mouth and pluck it to make sounds.
• The doshpuluur: This is a three-stringed lute. It's similar to a small guitar.
• The dünggür: This is a shaman drum. It's used to keep the rhythm.

Music Style and Evolution

The music of Huun-Huur-Tu is mostly folk music from Tuva. Folk music tells stories and traditions of a culture. However, the group also likes to try new things. In recent years, they have started using Western instruments, like the guitar. They also experiment with electronic music. This mix of old and new sounds makes their music very interesting.

The group was formed in 1992. Since then, they have traveled all over the world. They share the amazing sounds of Tuvan throat singing with many people. Their music helps keep the traditions of Tuva alive. It also introduces this unique art form to new listeners.

Current and Past Members

The group has had several talented members over the years. The current members are:

• Kaigal-ool Khovalyg
• Sayan Bapa
• Radik Tülüsh
• Alexei Saryglar

Some past members who helped shape the group's sound include:

• Albert Kuvezin
• Alexander Bapa
• Andrey Mongush
• Anatoli Kuular

Images for kids

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  Performance in Tyumen, 28th October 2012: Radik Tyulush, Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, Sayan Bapa, Alexei Saryglar.

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  Sayan Bapa & Alexei Saryglar.

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  Sayan Bapa.

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  Kaigal-ool Khovalyg.

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  2016. Concert in honor of the 50th anniversary of Alexei.

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  2016г. Performing song "The Bai-Tayga".

See also

In Spanish: Huun-Huur-Tu para niños