The Tuvergen Crew

Throat Singer, Morin Khuur and Tovshuur

Tamir Hargana specializes in Khoomi (Mongolian and Tuvan overtone throat singing)

and is a multi-instrumentalist playing several types of folk lute and Morin Khuur (Horse-
head fiddle). Tamir has won many awards and prizes in throat singing competitions in

Mongolia, Russian, Tuva, and China. He has performed and given workshops throughout
the United States and abroad including Mongolia, Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and China.

Percussion, Didgeridoo

Brent Roman is an in-demand multi-percussionist and ethnomusicologist known for his
vast experience and knowledge in the studying, teaching, and performance of various world
music traditions. He is an active member of a number of Chicago-based musical ensembles
and has toured internationally with groups such as Cirque Du Soleil, as percussionist,
drum captain, and soloist. He has performed and given workshops throughout the United
States and abroad including France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Taiwan, New
Zealand, Mexico, and China.

Morin Khuur (Horse Head Fiddle)

Naizal Hargana is a master of Mongolian Morin Khuur (Horse-head fiddle). He is a
composer and active performer known for his versatile musical styles and transcending of
traditional Mongolian and Western music. He was principal and leading soloist of the
Inner Mongolian Youth Choir’s Morin Khuur Ensemble, and has performed and given
workshops throughout the United States and abroad including Mongolia, Austria, Macao,
and China.