About Tungur
Tungur is a folk music project by the Turkish producer Yağız Serinkaya. He draws inspiration from nature and aims to tell the dark and bright stories of shamans and Turkish mythology. The word ‘Tungur’ means ‘shaman’s drum’ in the old Turkic language which was used as a spiritual guide during their journeys.
As an artist, Tungur blends elements of these traditions with various ethnic instruments from around the world, including the frame drum, dombyra, morin khuur, Native American flute, and jaw harp. The goal of Tungur is to serve as a vessel for the listeners, transporting them into the wild and serene nature that many of us have forgotten.