Exploring the sounds in throat singing, and how they are made.

The sounds of throat singing

In many cultures, song is perhaps one of the most important traditions.  What is extraordinary about the Inuit musical tradition is the way they create their songs - with notes originating from their throats. The song isn't  interrupted even when a breath has to be taken. The 6 tracks in this album focus on Tanya Tagaq, who describes the amazing art of  throat singing and how her heritage and culture, carried in her heart forever, has driven her to continue with this unique tradition. This material is drawn from The Open University course AA317, Words and music.

Education

In many cultures, song is perhaps one of the most important traditions. What is extraordinary about the Inuit musical tradition is the way they create their songs - with notes originating from their throats. The song isn't interrupted even when a breath has to be taken. The 6 tracks in this album focus on Tanya Tagaq, who describes the amazing art of throat singing and how her heritage and culture, carried in her heart forever, has driven her to continue with this unique tradition. This material is drawn from The Open University course AA317, Words and music.

Share The sounds of throat singing

Sign up to save your podcasts

The sounds of throat singing

The sounds of throat singing

More shows like Inuit Throat Singing - for iPod/iPhone

The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics - for iPod/iPhone

The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics - for iPad/Mac/PC

Start writing fiction - Audio

Writing Poetry - Audio

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio

The Acropolis and the Parthenon - for iPod/iPhone

Bon départ: beginners' French - Audio

Introducing Health Sciences: Paramedics - for iPad/Mac/PC

Cory Doctorow: Computer and Internet Regulation - Audio

Andante: beginners' Italian - Audio