Ancient wisdom for a modern world

Thank you so much for this story, I've been sharing it with everyone! I'm a huge fan of Wade Davis, & his "Why Ancient Wisdom Matters In The Modern World" talk resonates so powerfully when I see (& hear) the story of the Tuvans. When I fall into pessimism at the apathy & destruction of the modern world, I take heart in the fact there are people like Elisabeth Gordon supporting the Old Ways, when many of her musical contemporaries chase X-Factor celebrity.

Broadcaster's son

I found it interesting that the narrator allowed his son to be used for the ritual. I am interested to see if there are any documented cases for the success of the Tuvan Healing power that encouraged him to do it.

Return to Spirit

This is an additional proof of the global shift that is happening. We are in the midst of the greatest awakening humanity has ever experienced............ We are blessed Lindamarie

Ninja Gaijin

Colin, sorry mate no idea what you talkin about lol. I throat sing myself, looking for others in Melbourne to collaborate / perform / record with. Great to see more coverage of Tuva. Love this place and can't wait to head out for one of the Khoomei symposiums.

more tuvan music

huun huur tu are my favourite Tuvan group - The Orphan's Lament is one of my all time favourite albums. Also the Heart Of Tuva compilation is amazing - http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Heart-Tuva-Ralph-Leighton/dp/B0000059U3 , http://www.hhtmusic.com/ I would like to get Kongar-ol Ondar out here if I could get the appropriate sponsor

Tuvan music

For those interested in Tuvan music, see Alash at http://www.alashensemble.com. Three of the four musicians shown in this film are members of Alash, a Tuvan group which has toured in North America, Europe, and Asia. Their website presents more music as well as information about Tuvan throat singing and Tuvan instruments. For Jim from Gundagai, you can contact the musicians through their website.

A Shaman's Prayer

Jim, thanks for your comment. I've passed it on to Nick, but I'm also publishing it here in case anyone else can help.

Music of Central Asia

Great story. Glad I was watching at the time. I suppose it'd never happen from this page, but I would love to get in touch with two entities in this story, namely the quartet of Tuvan musicians (3 vocalists and and 1 string instrumentalist), and the Australian woman who was studying Tuvan music and its apparent decline. Seriously, if anyone there in SBS land happens to read this and may have a lead, I'm keen to contact these people and support their causes, in exchange for music collaboration.