Bukhu - Mongolian Throat Singer and Horse Head Fiddle Player

Jeanette Wormald, multi-talented local singer, songwriter and musician, is the driving force behind encouraging local talent and enticing quality performers to Alice Springs with Courtyard Sessions - outdoor concerts in the peaceful surroundings of Olive Pink Gardens and the more intimate House Concerts.  Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending an amazing performance at a House Concert.

Bukhu plays the horse head fiddle with great sensitivity, and performs stunning feats with his throat singing.  I understand this is not so uncommon in Mongolia, but for most of us present, it was a unique treat. Bukhu has a lovely stage presence and entertained us with a varied performance using traditional and modern technology, and a subtle sense of humour.

Below is a link to Bukhu performing Waltzing Matilda which will allow you to appreciate his talent.  Sadly you will not have the benefit of hearing Jeanette sing the first verse unaccompanied - the sweetest and most muscial version I have ever heard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLOE3fBZcUU

                Bukhu signed the Blue Guitar and handed it to Jeanette after the performance.

And the best part of this is that in Alice Springs it only ever takes ten minutes to get to a venue to see quality performances - 20 mins if you are cycling! :)

Number Plates

This is the first in a series of number plate photos, just because they amuse me.  This one, on the eponymous classic Morris, I spied on an early morning walk around the streets of Alice Springs.  Personalised number plates are relatively inexpensive in the Northern Territory, so stay tuned for a few interesting ones.