Sabjilar's lyrics & chords

Sabjilar, "the messengers", is a Khakas folklore group from the Republic of Khakassia in southern Siberia, formed in 1997. Besides traditional heroic epics that recall the Khyrgys (Khakas) Khanate from the 6th to the 12th century, they also play old nomad songs from the steppes, hunter's songs from the mountain taiga, and new improvisations on the chatkhan, the typical national instrument. The repertoire is rich in various styles of throat singing - khay. They have conducted numerous public performances and workshops in Germany, Italy, Poland, ...read more