Tamir Hargana

Tamir Hargana is a Chicago-based musician who graduated from Inner Mongolia University Arts College, specializing in Mongolian throat singing, Khoomii, and the Horsehead fiddle (Morin Khuur). Tamir has won many awards and prizes in throat singing competitions in Mongolia, Russia, Tuva, Xilingol, Manzhouli in Inner Mongolia, and China. He has performed in many concerts, presentations, and workshops in the U.S., Mongolia, Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and China. He was also featured in TV documentaries about throat singing. In addition, Tamir has received his Master's degree in World Music Performance from Northern Illinois University. Currently, he is teaching Khoomii (throat singing) at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Tamir is also conducting workshops and lecture performances around the United States.