Tenzin Choegyal

Tenzin Choegyal is a Tibetan artist, composer, activist, and cultural ambassador. A proud son of Tibetan nomads, he continues the unbroken nomadic lineage which is central to his musical repertoire. As a child, Tenzin would listen to his mother singing in the nomadic style and he attributes much of his passion for that genre to her early influence. He is a master of traditional Tibetan instruments and is well-known for his extraordinary vocals. In addition to his much loved solo performances Tenzin is an avid collaborator with musicians from diverse cultures, traditions and genres. Since arriving in Australia in 1997, Tenzin has made his mark on the world music scene, touring widely in Australia, Japan, India, Europe, and the USA, and has released eight albums, including Songs from the Bardo with Laurie Anderson released by Smithsonian Institute and collaborated on film scores including The Last Dalai Lama and a theatrical concert The White Lama with Philip Glass.