One World, Many Voices

Baator Bukhaev, a Kalmyk musician from the Russian Federation, shows his horsehead fiddle to a young visitor.

Kalmyk musicians and singers Olga Semenovna Andratova and Ervena Semenovna Matsakova perform on the Voices of the World stage with a young member of the By’irr Kalmyk American Children’s Dance Troupe.

A young member of the By’irr Kalmyk American Children’s Dance Troupe performs on the Voices of the World stage.

One World, Many Voices program curator David Harrison presents Kalmyk musicians and singers in the Song and Story Circle.

Kalmyk instrument maker and wood carver Alexander Nikolaevich Nasakaev plays a traditional instrument.

Kalmyk musicians and singers Nina Kochayevna Manjieyeva and Nyamin Songajieyavich Manjieyev perform on the Voices of the World stage.

The Kalmyk delegation from the Russian Federation poses for a picture after a performance on the Voices of the World stage.

Kalmyk instrument maker and wood carver Alexander Nikolaevich Nasakaev shows a puzzle to visitors.

Kalmyk musicians and singers Dmitriy Sergejevich Sharayev and Baator Bukhaev perform in the Song and Story Circle.

Kalmyk singer and musician Ervena Semenovna Matsakova waits backstage before a performance.

Baator Bukhaev, a Kalmyk musician from the Russian Federation, shares his language and artistry with visitors.

Nina Kochayevna Manjieyeva, a Kalmyk singer and musician, was a participant in the One World, Many Voices program.

Kalmyk singers and musicians Olga Semenovna Andratova and Ervena Semenovna Matsakova perform on the Voices of the World stage.

Kalmyk musician and singer Dmitriy Sergejevich Sharayev performs on the Voices of the World stage.

Kalmyk musician and singer Olga Semenovna Andratova performs on the Voices of the World stage.

Members of the By’irr Kalmyk American Children’s Dance Troupe perform on the Voices of the World stage.

Members of the Kalmyk delegation from the Russian Federation pose for a picture in a traditional yurt loaned to the Smithsonian by the Kalmyk American community in New Jersey.