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From:  "MaryBeth D. Smith" <mbsmith.sing@s...>
Date:  Fri Nov 2, 2001  8:52 pm
Subject:  RE: [vocalist] 'chiaroscuro' and tuvan throat singing

Listers:
(Slightly off)
For a delightful, delightful video to rent after a gruelling week, check out
"Ghengis Blues," which was nominated for an Oscar a few years ago in the
Documentary category. It's the true story of a blind L.A. blues singer who
teaches himself the technique of Tuvan throat singing via listening to short
wave broadcast on Radio Moscow, makes a trip to Tuva (with a little help from
his friends), enters and WINS a singing competition there and becomes a
national cultural hero. Some fascinating music, a wonderful story, glorious
scenery, and the fusion of blues and throat singing which he demonstrates will
blow your mind. It's a wonderful surprize to include in your life.

Cheers,
MaryBeth Smith
Southwest Texas State University

MaryBeth D. Smith
Voice Faculty
Southwest Texas State University
512-245-8369




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