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AjarKhaan-
The music and songs of the ethno-group “Ayarhaan”
are an integration of natural sounds and music, ancient and modern.
This is the sound of life and the universe. The sound of “Ayarhaan” is not
just virtuoso khomus playing, but also unique Yakut songs. Their performance
has been characterized as an avant-garde Yakut khomus. “A hurricane of sounds,
produced by Yakut khomuses, takes the place of violoncello, saxophone, electric
guitar, and a third of a symphony orchestra. Such is the level of quality”.
A Yakut khomus allows one to speak, play various melodies, and even imitate sounds of nature.
Yakut musicians produce sound imitations which often accompany cultural ceremonies and rituals.
Imitations are one with shamanic rituals. Yakut shamans began their rituals with imitations
of the neighing of a horse. All of these sound imitations harmonically integrate with the
khomus sounds of the ethno-group Ayarhaan. Taking in ancient traditions, giving them a
modern tone,
this group is unique in their performance manner.
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