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Kazakhstan has a rich and diverse musical tradition that reflects its nomadic heritage and cultural influences from various ethnic groups. Traditional Kazakh music is deeply rooted in the nomadic way of life, featuring instruments, melodies, and themes that have evolved over centuries. The Kazakh national tale about the celestial, supernatural origins of music and singing extends back to the beginning of time. It is said that once upon a time, a divine song flew high in the sky over the huge steppe of Kazak nomads and sank extremely low to the earth, and therefore the nation that heard it is endowed with immense musical talent and ability by nature. People also say, "From the moment of his birth, God bestowed a particle of Kyuya on the soul of every Kazakh."
Famous Kazakh Akyn
Famous Kazakh Akyn
The Akyns are professional singers who excel at versification and poetic improvisation, as well as playing the dombra as an accompaniment instrument. They do not generally compose new tunes, nor are they expected to do so, and would most likely be turned down if they did, but they modify and embellish the existing tunes to the best of their abilities. The Akyn also performs songs in various genres such as lyrics and historical using developed strophic forms. Kazakhs refer to the epic story as jr and the storyteller as jrsi.
Musa Bayzhanuly
Musa Bayzhanuly
Musa Bayzhanuly (1835-1929) was a Kazakh poet, akyn, and composer. Zhayau Musa's creativity evolved in tandem with folk art traditions. He left us with a great literary legacy. He wrote a set of verses in addition to the well-known lyrical poem Olzhabay batyr. Musa's lyrical expressions are still prevalent among the people.
Birzhan sal Kozhagululy
Birzhan sal Kozhagululy
Birzhan sal Kozhagululy (1834-1897) was a celebrated Kazakh composer, singer, and poet. In a village near Kokshetau, I was born into a poor family. He loved music and singing from an early age and subsequently began to compose his own songs, which were very popular in the steppe. Birzhan's songs deal with societal issues, moral principles, the fate of individuals, and love lyrics.
Akan-seri Koramsauly
Akan-seri Koramsauly
Akan-seri Koramsauly (1843-1913) was a great Kazakh composer. His interest in music and poetry has set him apart from his contemporaries since an early age, and his continual involvement in festivals and competitions has given his name the prefix seri. Kazakh traditional music had the greatest influence on the development of his composing talent.
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Look into some of the Kazakh folk songs that was documented in the 90s.
Dombra Kuy in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Dombra Kuy in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Dombra Kuy's traditional Kazakh art was included to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014. Through classical and improvisational compositions that touch the audience on a spiritual and emotional level, the music attempts to reconnect individuals to their historic roots and traditions. Public participation in the performance is a significant means of social connection between individuals and contributes to the transfer of knowledge and skills linked to Kazakh culture.
Listen to some of the Kazakh Traditional Music
Listen to some of the Kazakh Traditional Music
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