60 Horses In My Herd

Khün-Khüür-Tu, or Khün Khürtü in Tuvan, is a Tuvan group that performs a wide range of styles of Tuvan throat singing called "khoomei." The term "khoomei" is used both as a general name for Tuvan throat singing and to refer to one of its main styles, traditionally sounding soft, with the main voice tone in a low range. Singing in this style imitates the sounds of the wind.

The group was formed in 1992 under the name "Kungurtuk." The original lineup included already experienced musicians Kaigal-ool Khovalyg, brothers Alexander and Sayan Bapa, and Albert Kuvezin. At that time, they were interested in preserving Tuvan folklore, so they played only on traditional musical instruments and performed folk songs containing images of the Tuvan steppe. Shortly after its founding, the group changed its name to Khün-Khüür-Tu, which means "solar propeller" - a visual effect that occurs when sunlight shines on the ground through the clouds. In 1993, the group made a trip to the USA, where they recorded their debut album 60 Horses In My Herd.

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