The Bashkirs have a style of overtone singing called ' (sometimes spelled '; Bashkort '''), which has nearly died out. In addition, Bashkorts also sing ' while playing the kurai, a national instrument. This technique of vocalizing into a flute can also be found in folk music as far west as the Balkans and Hungary.
The Bashkirs have a style of overtone singing called ' (sometimes spelled '; Bashkort '''), which has nearly died out. In addition, Bashkorts also sing ' while playing the kurai a national instrument. This technique of vocalizing into a flute can also be found in folk music as far west as the Balkans and Hungary.