"With her shaved head and seven-octave range, Sainkho Namtchylak would stand out on any stage. Add her particular mix of Tuvan throat-singing and avant-garde improvisation, and she becomes an unforgettable figure." -- All ... more »Music Guide Sainkho Namtchylak is an exceptional singer from the desert of Tuva, a small country lying on the border of Mongolia and Siberia. She has created a style combining the traditions of her nomadic past, folklore, guttural singing, and shamanism with influences from the current world of drum `n' bass, hip-hop, and contemporary jazz. Includes acclaimed American musicians William Parker (bass) and Hamid Drake (drums, percussion). Shot on location at a performance at the Banlieues Bleues Festival near Paris, this film is part of La Huit's Freedom Now collection. Creative music of many kinds constitutes the heart of the collection. Total freedom was given to directors, who are reputed for their loving experience of filming music. Their films challenge the conservative codes of shooting musical performances.« less
Director:Guy Girard Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Pop, Jazz, International Studio:La Huit Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 08/12/2008 Original Release Date: 01/01/2008 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008 Release Year: 2008 Run Time: 0hr 45min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English, French, Russian