Music of Kyrgyzstan

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Music of Central Asia

Russian
elements also prominent.

Traditional music

Travelling musicians and

Rysbek Jumabaev and Sayaqbay Karalaev.[2]

Aside from the komuz, Kyrgyz folk instruments include the

kyl kiak
.

A widespread variety of instrumental music called

kui (or küü) tells narratives that revolve around a musical journey.[1] The narrative, which is entirely expressed without words, is sometimes punctuated with exaggerated gestures to mark important parts of the story.[3]

Performers

A group of Kyrgyz musicians performing in a yurt camp in Karakol

Modern interpreters of Kyrgyz traditional music include the Kambarkan national folk ensemble.[3]

Salamat Sadikova is a popular traditional Kyrgyz singer with a strong voice, who is capable of holding notes for a remarkably long duration. Her repertoire includes contemporary folk-style compositions as well as folk songs.[3]

Other notable acts include Tengir-Too, the Djunushov Brothers, Jusup Aisaev, Gulnur Satylganova, and Zere Asylbek. Kyrgyz writer and musician Elmirbek Imanaliyev died in April 2020.[4]

Western classical music

See also: Dance in Kyrgyzstan

During the Soviet rule, Kyrgyz music and performance arts has incorporated many Western genres and influences. The Kyrgyz State Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybayev [ru] was established in 1926. Kyrgyz composers created numerous operas and music for ballet performances.

Contemporary music

Rock and metal music is popular in Kyrgyzstan.

K-Pop
and western pop music.

Gallery

Cultural depictions of the Music of Kyrgyzstan
  • Soviet postage stamp depicting traditional Kyrgyz musical instruments
    Soviet postage stamp depicting traditional Kyrgyz musical instruments
  • The back of the Kyrgyz 1 Som banknote shows some traditional instruments, including a komuz (centre)
    The back of the Kyrgyz 1 Som banknote shows some traditional instruments, including a komuz (centre)
  • A traditional Kyrgyz manaschi performing part of the epic poem
    A traditional Kyrgyz manaschi performing part of the epic poem

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 1-85828-636-0
  2. ^ "Almaty or Bust". Central Asia in Words and Pictures. Archived from the original on November 6, 2005. Retrieved September 27, 2005.
  3. ^ a b c d "Welcome to Kyrgyzmusic.com". Kyrgyzmusic.com. Retrieved September 27, 2005.
  4. ^ "Condolences for passing of famous author and state artist of Kyrgyzstan Elmirbek Imanaliyev". Turksoy.

External links

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