Tar and Chonguri are two incredibly beautiful eastern string instruments. United, they form the perfect couple for our new Origins Vol. 7. Both are amazingly complementing each other's tonal colors and allow a huge variety of timbres. . . The Tar's steel strings are plugged with a plectrum, resulting in a very pure and definite sound. marvelously reflecting the legendary Persian culture, where the tar is present since hundreds of years.. . The Chonguri with its tender silk strings however adds warmth, depth and richness to their joint timbre. An ode to the enchanting Georgian landscapes, where the instrument originates from.