Ay-Khaan Oorzhak

Ay-Khaan Oorzhak is a throat singer who also plays the igil and traditional percussion instruments. Born in a working-class family in Tuva in 1987, he began studying with Andrei Mongush while still a school student, and quickly went on to win multiple awards. In addition to performing with Khögzhümchü, he is a member of the Tuvan National Orchestra.

Ay-Khaan Oorzhak is coming to the Presentation of Republic of Tyva in Helsinki, March 2010.