Toktosun Tynybekov (1927—1982) — an improvisational poet, kyakist, komuz player, honored artist of the Kyrgyz SSR (1960), member of the Union of Writers of the USSR (1953). He was born in the village of Tegene in the Jany-Jol district of the Jalal-Abad region. After finishing school, he studied at the Karaganda factory and plant vocational school. His acquaintance with Korgool Dosuiev was a turning point in his life. During a joint trip across the republic, Dosuiev shared the secrets of his art with Toktosun.
In 1949, upon the recommendation of Kalik Akiev, Toktosun Tynybekov was accepted into the Kyrgyz State Philharmonic as a soloist and became part of the glorious family of true professionals, masters of traditional art. This was a powerful stimulus for his creative activity: he composed many solo "termes," wrote poetry, and frequently performed in "aytyshs." His constant partner in "aytysh" became Estebes Tursunaliev.
Toktosun Tynybekov is the author of more than ten lyrical and labor songs. These include "Gulzhan" (a female name), "Response to a Letter" ("Katka zhop"), "To the Cuckoo" ("Kukuk"), "Komsomol Girl-Shepherd" ("Komsomolka kyz chaban"), "If I Were Your Amusement" ("Men bolsom senin ermegim"), "Coal" ("Tash kemur"), and others. A lyrical-narrative style is characteristic of all his performances.
Since 1958, T. Tynybekov led the ensemble of metal komuz players at the Kyrgyz State Philharmonic, succeeding Adamkaliya Baibatyrov in this position. Under his leadership, the ensemble reached a high level of performance culture and contributed to the revival of the metal komuz's former popularity in both mass and professional musical circles. T. Tynybekov, a student of A. Baibatyrov, was an outstanding metal komuz player.
For his multifaceted activities, T. Tynybekov was awarded the Order of the "Badge of Honor."
