Ralph Leighton

In a 1999 interview, Kongar-Ol Ondar demonstrates his ancient style of singing for Terry Gross.

Tuvan throat singer Ondar and producer Ralph Leighton. Tuvan throat singing is a biphonic sound in which the performer produces two or three distinct tones at the same time. It originates from Tuva. Leighton co-produced Ondar's debut CD, "Back Tuva Future" (Warner Bros/Reprise) Ondar is featured in the documentary "Genghis Blues." which is currently showing in San Francisco and New York. A wider rollout is set for late August. (Rebroadcast of 3/3/1999)

Tuvan throat singer Ondar and producer Ralph Leighton. Tuvan throat singing is a biphonic sound in which the performer produces two or three distinct tones at the same time. It originates from Tuva. Leighton co-produced Ondar's debut CD, "Back Tuva Future" (Warner Bros/Reprise)