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September 20, 2017

Alash Ensemble

Saturday, Sept. 23 @ Hendershot's Coffee Bar

By Gabe Vodicka

Hailing from the Russian republic of Tuva, the Alash Ensemble specializes in an ancient style of throat singing specific to its home region, pairing the unique vocal approach with traditional Tuvan instrumentation. The group also incorporates some surprising Western influences, including free jazz, psychedelic rock and modern classical. The result is a rich, droning sound that’s alternately jarring and hypnotic. Alash’s live show has been known to provoke a strong emotional response from those in attendance. The ensemble is back at Hendershot’s on Saturday to give those who missed out on its last Athens show another chance to experience this singular performance.

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