Throat Singing-events deze week in Zurich

Throat singing is a specialized vocal technique originating from Central Asian cultures like Tuva and Mongolia, though it also appears in Inuit and Xhosa traditions. The practice involves a single performer producing multiple distinct pitches simultaneously by manipulating resonance chambers within the respiratory tract to amplify specific harmonics over a fundamental drone. Characterized by profound, guttural textures and spiritual resonance, it frequently employs traditional instruments like the morin khuur to provide a grounded rhythmic foundation. While deeply rooted in ancient shamanic and pastoral rituals, it shares a unique semantic space with experimental and folk music due to its extraordinary physical demand and meditative sonic qualities that defy conventional Western vocal norms.