Tenzin Choegyal (Tibetan Musician)

Tenzin Choegyal, one of the world's finest musicians in the Tibetan tradition, will be performing a special, one-off concert at the Street Theatre in Canberra on Friday 5 April. Tenzin is a master of the lingbu (bamboo flute) and the dranyen (three-stringed lute) but is best known for his extraordinary vocal ability. His soaring vocals and exquisite flute solos have thrilled audiences around the globe. Tenzin performs original compositions inspired by Tibetan texts and poetry, traditional nomadic songs and playful folk tunes infused with the essence of Tibetan wisdom and with a sound as expansive as the Himalayas. But while proudly continuing the nomadic lineage which is central to his musical repertoire, he also enjoys pushing boundaries and experimenting with diverse musical styles, all the while preserving the essence of Tibetan musical tradition. Tenzin has partnered with Laurie Anderson and Philip Glass on major works for stage and film - his groundbreaking album with Laurie, Songs from the Bardo, being nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award. Tenzin’s message is uplifting and his obvious joyfulness is infectious.