Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Bring Traditional Music to Fusion Concert

The Tuvan trio will perform their unique multi-tone throat singing live in Albuquerque on March 13.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The members of the Tuvan musical group Alash have mastered the ancient art of throat singing, which involves producing multiple pitches simultaneously to mimic the sounds of nature. Alash will bring their traditional yet globally-influenced music to a live performance at Fusion in Albuquerque on March 13, giving audiences a rare opportunity to experience this incredible vocal tradition.

Why it matters

Tuvan throat singing, developed by nomadic herdsmen, is one of the world's most unique and captivating musical styles. Alash's performance will allow local audiences to connect with this ancient art form and the rural Tuvan culture that birthed it, even as the group's music has evolved through global collaborations.

The details

The three members of Alash - Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayaan-ool Sam, and Ayan Shirizhik - began practicing throat singing as children, learning from legendary Tuvan singers. While they don't focus on producing the maximum number of overtones, their manipulation of vocal timbre allows them to evoke the natural sounds of their homeland, from bubbling streams to howling winter winds. Over the years, Alash has blended these traditional Tuvan influences with global musical styles through collaborations with artists like the Sun Ra Arkestra and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.

  • Alash will perform live at Fusion on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

The players

Alash

A musical trio from the Republic of Tuva in southern Russia, known for their mastery of the ancient art of Tuvan throat singing.

Bady-Dorzhu Ondar

One of the three members of Alash, who began practicing throat singing at the age of 4.

Ayaan-ool Sam

One of the three members of Alash, who began practicing throat singing in first grade.

Ayan Shirizhik

One of the three members of Alash, who began practicing throat singing around fifth grade.

Kongar-ol Ondar

The legendary Tuvan singer who was the primary teacher for Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Ayan-ool Sam.

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What they’re saying

“We really hope people can get that same vision of Tuva that we feel every time we perform.”

— Alash (abqjournal.com)

“We want to bring some peace, healing and inspiration into everybody's life. We strongly feel that music is something that no border can stop, and we hope everyone across all borders can come away from our concerts a little more refreshed and inspired.”

— Alash (abqjournal.com)

What’s next

Alash's performance at Fusion on March 13 will give local audiences a rare opportunity to experience the ancient art of Tuvan throat singing.

The takeaway

Alash's music, deeply rooted in Tuvan tradition yet globally influenced, demonstrates the power of music to transcend cultural boundaries and connect people across the world with the natural beauty and ancient practices of their homeland.