Igor Koshkendey

Igor Koshkendey is a “Throat Singer of the People of the Republic of Tuva“ directs the Tuvan National Cultural Center in Kyzyl. In 1998, Igor took the top prize at the International Competition of Throat Singing in Kyzyl, Tuva’s capital. During Chirgilchin’s second international tour, Igor won the Grand Prix at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, North Wales. He went on to win the International Competition of Throat Singing in Tuva again in 2002. Igor is known around the world for his mastery of multiple styles of throat singing, and especially for being the only throat singer to master the techniques first invented by legendary throat singer Vladimir Oidupaa. Today, Igor directs the Tuvan National Cultural Center for traditional arts, and tours around the world with Chirgilchin. His illustrious musical career shows no sign of slowing down - in 2017 he won a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Song for his collaboration with Puerto Rican musician Residente.