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A look into a Tuvan throat singing ensemble

Clip: Season 4 Episode 3 | 5m 54s

A Tuvan throat singing ensemble from Siberia has toured the world, demonstrating both their cultural heritage, as well as their vocal mastery. Their incredible ability to sing many pitches simultaneously has inspired wonder and a deep appreciation for their craft. How they achieve these otherworldly sounds is being explored by speech pathologist Aaron Johnson.

Aired: 10/23/17 | Rating: NR

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