Central Asian music Khakassia is a region in Russia.
Like Tuva, throat-singing is practiced in Khakassia, often accompanied by a two-stringed instrument called the khomys.
The city of Abakan has hosted the International Khakass Folk Music Competition since 1995.
Musicians include Anna Burnakova, Sergey Charkov, Slava Kuchenov, Aleksandr Samozhikov, Yevgeniy Ulugbashev.
Folk music ensembles include Aylanys, Sabjilar, Ulgher, Khyrkhaas.