Altai Kai

Altai Kai (stylized, ) is an Altai folk band from the Altai Republic of the Russian Federation, founded by Urmat Yntaev in 1997. Their band name means Altaian Folklore. When founded, the band consisted of two women and five men. Current members include Urmat Yntaev and three other men, with one or two non-permanent members. Their music features throat singing, and several native musical instruments, including the komus and topshuur. Their music is often about the nature and history of Altai, and the heroism of its people.