Alash (ensemble)

The ensemble Alash is a throat singing band from Tuva, Russia, that performs traditional Tuvan music with some non-traditional influences.

The musicians of Alash are Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayan-ool Sam, Ayan Shirizhik, and Kang-Khüler Saaia.

Originally called Changy-Xaya, the group was formed at Kyzyl Arts College in 1999 and became the resident traditional ensemble.

Alash toured the United States in 2006 at the invitation of the Open World Leadership Center at the Library of Congress with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

They also conduct workshops at schools and colleges to share their music and culture with American young people.