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| current_members = Urmat Yntaev, Alash Topchin, Eduard Sogonokov, Aidyn Orsulov
| current_members = Urmat Yntaev, Alexei Alash Topchin, Edouard Ezendei Sogonokov, Aidyn Orsulov
| past_members = Oyrot Otokov, Emil Terkishev, Radmila Terkisheva, Amyl Akchin, Solunai Sapysheva, Sarymai Urchimaev
| past_members = Leonid Oyrot Otokov, Emil Terkishev, Radmila Terkisheva, Amyl Akchin, Solunai Sapysheva, Stepan Sarymai Urchimaev
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'''Altai Kai''' ({{lang|ru|АлтайКАЙ}}) is an [[Altai people|Altai]] [[folk music|folk]] band from the [[Altai Republic]] of the [[Russian Federation]], founded by Urmat Yntaev in 1997. The band consists of two female and four male members. Their music features [[Overtone singing|throat singing]], known as ''kai'' in [[Altai language|Altaic language]], and several native musical instruments, such as [[komuz]] and [[topshur]]. The subject of their music is often the nature and history of [[Altai Republic|Altai]], and the heroism of its people.
'''Altai Kai''' ({{lang|ru|АлтайКАЙ}}) is an [[Altai people|Altai]] [[folk music|folk]] band from the [[Altai Republic]] of the [[Russian Federation]], founded by Urmat Yntaev in 1997. At the establishment, band consisted of two female and five male members. Current members include Yntaev and three male with one or two floating member on limited basis. Their music features [[Overtone singing|throat singing]], known as ''kai'' in [[Altai language|Altaic language]], and several native musical instruments, such as [[komuz]] and [[topshur]]. The subject of their music is often the nature and history of [[Altai Republic|Altai]], and the heroism of its people.


== Performances ==
== Performances ==

Revision as of 04:46, 11 May 2020

Altai Kai
Also known asAltai Kay
OriginAltai Republic, Russian Federation
GenresFolk
Years active1997 (1997)–present
MembersUrmat Yntaev, Alexei Alash Topchin, Edouard Ezendei Sogonokov, Aidyn Orsulov
Past membersLeonid Oyrot Otokov, Emil Terkishev, Radmila Terkisheva, Amyl Akchin, Solunai Sapysheva, Stepan Sarymai Urchimaev
Websitewww.altaikai.ru

Altai Kai (АлтайКАЙ) is an Altai folk band from the Altai Republic of the Russian Federation, founded by Urmat Yntaev in 1997. At the establishment, band consisted of two female and five male members. Current members include Yntaev and three male with one or two floating member on limited basis. Their music features throat singing, known as kai in Altaic language, and several native musical instruments, such as komuz and topshur. The subject of their music is often the nature and history of Altai, and the heroism of its people.

Performances

  • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (live internet broadcast) in Washington, D.C. in 2006.
  • 68th Annual National Folk Festival in Richmond, Virginia in 2006.
  • Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Dvořák hall (Altai Kai, Hradistan & Czech Philharmonic Orchestra) in Prague in 2007.
  • Lope de Vega theatre (WOMEX and BBC-supported concert) in Sevilla in 2007.
  • Royal Opera House (BBC live Altai Kai performance recording) in London in 2008.
  • WOMAD Festival (BBC live broadcast) in Charlton Park in 2008.

Albums

  • Where Altai Is In Rise - Musical Traditions Of Altai People (2002)
  • XXI Век (XXI Century)(2005)
  • Khan Altai (2005)
  • Made In USA (2006)
  • XXI Century (Version II)(2006)
  • Remix (2006)
  • Altyn-Taiga (Golden Taiga) (2011)
  • Altai Kabai (2014)

References

See also