Artist: Techung

Title: Songs From Tibet

Genre: Tibetan

Cover Image

Songs From Tibet CD by Techung - Click to Zoom

Track List

1. Zhi Wai Gang Seng / Snow Lion Of Peace
2. Kham Lu / A Song To The Mountain
3. Drechang Silma / Fresh Rice Chang
4. Losar
5. Supheb La / Come, Everyone
6. Kelsang Sungla Yardo / Aspicious One
7. Yekor La
8. Yarlung Trinzang / The Tranquil Cloud Of Yarlung
9. Pangen Metok / Flowers, the Ornament Of The Pasture
10. Serkyi Trungphor / The Golden Drinking Bowl
11. Chakla Phepsam / Welcome
12. Nyima Sarpa / Evanescent Love
13. Sumdrem Nyethak / Drink Three Times
14. Lochung Semo / Young Princess

Details

Released2006
No Of Discs1
LabelArc

Description

Renowned Tibetan singer and composer Techung, real name Tashi Dhondup Sharzur,  presents Tibetan freedom songs, dance songs, drinking songs and love songs in Songs From Tibet. Accompanied on authentic instruments damnyen (lute), piwang (spike fiddle), lingbu (flute) and modern instruments.


Excellent and informative booklet includes extensive info about the artist, his music and the instruments, plus lyrics and photos.


Techung describes himself as a Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter, grew up in exile in Dharamasala, India, and now lives in the USA.  In recent years, Techung has had the honor to open for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's public speech in Costa Rica, Japan and USA. On February 3, 2009 Techung and his band Lhasa Spirits performed at the Carnegie Hall with prominent artists such as Philip Glass, Patti Smith and others.


 


Price: £9.95

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