Gyrlz know Enrique Ugalde from his stunning ritualistic performances at festivals, clubs, and in lush outdoor sites, performed under the name Soriah. But in addition to his own voice experimentations and ritual work, Enrique has studied with Tuvan throat singing masters, learning traditional techniques and traditions.
Spots are still available in his February 2007 workshop in Portland, Oregon. Keep reading for details.
An Introduction to Khoomei
the Ancient Art of Tuvan Throat Singing
with Enrique Ugalde
Each Sunday for the month of February. 1 to 2:30pm
Cost is $80 for the workshop.
Limit of 13 people
Prior musical experience preferred
This workshop will offer:
~An introduction to Tuvan Culture
~Instruction in the three main Tuvan throat singing styles Khoomei,
Sygyt and Kargyraa, their history and their application to traditional
folk songs
~Unconventional but effective ways to utilize your instrument properly
~Instructional CDs
~Group and one on one instruction
Enrique Ugalde is the renowned ritualist/ throat singer/ recording
artist SORIAH and has studied with The Tuvan National Champion Throat
Singers Chirgilchin for two years and is well versed in a variety of
Tuvan throat singing techniques, Tuvan culture and tradition.
Contact soriah@soriah.net
hi denise ~ enrique does workshops (and in fact he just went to Tuva and won third best tuvan throat singer in the world! woo!).
the best way to find enrique and soriah: online at soriah.net or on myspace at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=40376290 .
-tiffany
Posted by: magdalen | December 04, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Does Enrique Ulgalde still offer workshops on throat singing? Where can I find a CD by him or anything he has written?
I do not live in Oregon and it would be difficult to get there for a one-day workshop. Are there longer workshops offered?
Thanks
Denise
Posted by: Denise | December 04, 2008 at 11:54 AM