Author: Sadie Brink

Otyken – Giving Voice to East Siberian Indigenous Culture

Otyken is an indigenous Siberian folk pop band that uses traditional instruments and sings in Khakas, Chulym, and Russian. For much more on the Khakas language, check out this great resource from our sister site, Folkways.today. The members of the group are Chulym Khakas, an indigenous population that lives in Eastern Siberia. The name “Otyken” […]