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Rimma Madvarova (born 1929)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Rimma Madvarova (born 1929)

The current generation of professional temir komuz players is led by Rimma Madvarova (born 1929), who is also a flutist and the head of the children's ensemble "Keremet." R. Madvarova began learning to play folk instruments at the age of four under her grandmother Tursun. In 1953, she graduated from the Kyrgyz State Musical College named after M. Kureneev in the wind instruments class, worked in the orchestra of the Kyrgyz State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after

09.11.2014, 20:29
Nurlanbek Nyshanov
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Nurlanbek Nyshanov

The ethnographic method of teaching and performing that is maximally close to tradition is practiced by Nurlanbek Nyshanov — a multi-instrumentalist and master instrument maker.

09.11.2014, 20:28
Shaken Zhorobekov (born 1945)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Shaken Zhorobekov (born 1945)

Shaken Zhorobekova (born 1945) is a singer and instrumentalist from the Ala-Buka district of the Osh region, a honored artist of the republic. Her performance of music for the zhygach ooz komuz first took place in 1967 at competitions of folk singers and musicians. At that time, she played the kyuu "Kukushka" ("Kukuk"), marking the beginning of the spread of zhygach ooz komuz music as an independent instrumental genre.

09.11.2014, 20:26
Murataaly Kurankeev (1860—1949)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Murataaly Kurankeev (1860—1949)

An outstanding kyl kyakist and komuz player was Murataaly Kurenkeev (1860—1949). He was born in the village of Taldy-Bulak, now in the Kemin district of the Chui region, into a musical family. His father Kurenkey and grandfather Belek played the kyl kyak, komuz, choore, surnae, and kernee.

09.11.2014, 19:48
Zholoy Boogachinov (1888 — 1934)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Zholoy Boogachinov (1888 — 1934)

One of the best representatives of the kyl kyak tradition of the late 19th — early 20th century is Zholoy Boogachinov (1888 — 1934). He was born in the village of Ichke-Suu, now in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region, in a family of musician-kyakchy.

09.11.2014, 19:46
Said Bekmuratov (1901—1966)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Said Bekmuratov (1901—1966)

Said Bekmuratov (1901—1966) — an outstanding kyl kyakist of the 20th century. He was born in the village of Zhil-Keldi, now in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, into a peasant family. He began playing the kyl kyak under the guidance of his grandfather Kalymbet. Local musicians Narmat and Ashyr also had a certain influence on him. In 1933, he started working at the Kyrgyz State Drama Theater, where in a small orchestra led by P. Shubin and D. Kovalev played Murataaly Kurunkeev, Karamoldo

09.11.2014, 19:41
Music for the Kyl Kiyak
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Music for the Kyl Kiyak

One of the ancient layers of Kyrgyz instrumental music in the oral tradition is associated with the kyl kyak. It clearly lags behind the komuz in popularity among both performers and listeners. It is indicative that at the first All-Kyrgyz Olympiad of Folk Musical Creativity, held in the capital of the republic in 1936, out of thirteen instrumentalists, ten played the komuz, two played the temir komuz, and only one played the kyl kyak. Nevertheless, this instrument, along with the genres

09.11.2014, 19:20
Outstanding Komuzists
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Outstanding Komuzists

In Kyrgyzstan, several regional performing schools have developed, each with distinctive stylistic features. In the 20th century, they found their leaders in the form of famous komuz players. The performance style of the Issyk-Kul musicians, "led" by Arstanbek, Murataaly, and Karamoldo, is characterized by philosophical depth and strict style. The komuz players of the Osh school have managed to preserve the ancient, archaic traditions of performance, represented honorably by

08.11.2014, 22:42
Nurak Abdrakhmanov
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Nurak Abdrakhmanov

Nurak Abdrakhmanov (born 1947) is a renowned professional singer and musician, honored artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. He was born in the village of Togolok Moldo in the Ak-Tala district of Naryn region; his father was a komuz player. Nurak studied at the Tokmok Cultural and Educational College, worked at the district House of Culture, and successfully participated in republican folk art competitions. Since 1985, he has been a soloist of the "Kambarcan" ensemble of the Kyrgyz State

08.11.2014, 22:28
Bolush Madazimov
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Bolush Madazimov

Bolush Madazimov (born 1927) — an outstanding komuz player, laureate of the State Prize of Kyrgyzstan named after Toktogul (1989), People's Artist of the Republic (1997).

08.11.2014, 22:24
Shekerbek Sherkulov (1902—1980)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Shekerbek Sherkulov (1902—1980)

Shekerbek Sherkulov (1902—1980), one of the last students of Toktogul Satylganov, was born in the village of Talas-Aryk, now part of the Talas district in the Talas region, into a family of musicians. In his childhood, Shekerbek not only played the komuz but also performed folk songs and dastans. One of his favorite tales was the Kazakh dastan "Kyz Zhibek."

08.11.2014, 22:22
Karamoldo Orozov (1883—1960)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Karamoldo Orozov (1883—1960)

Karamoldo Orozov (1883—1960) — a great author and komuz player, whose music has been preserved not only in the folk memory but also in the musical transcriptions of renowned folklorists. In the last decades of his creative activity, he recorded his repertoire on the republican radio.

08.11.2014, 22:15
Niyazaly Boroshev (1856—1942)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Niyazaly Boroshev (1856—1942)

Niyazaly Boroshev (1856—1942) — a well-known folk author-performer. He was born in the Jany-Jol district of the Osh region. He began playing the komuz at the age of fifteen and was already performing complex kyus such as "Ketbuka," "Taichidan-Taichi," and other pieces. Gradually, he became a true master and entered the circle of professionals of his time, such as Eshmambet Bayseitov, Janibai Kozhekov, and Aydaraly Beyshukurov. His talent was highly appreciated by the

08.11.2014, 22:10
Kurenkey Belekov (1826—1907)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Kurenkey Belekov (1826—1907)

Kurenkey Belekov (1826—1907) — a well-known folk author-performer. He was born in the village of Taldy-Bulak on Issyk-Kul in a family of musicians — his father was a kerneichi, komuz player, and choorchu.

08.11.2014, 22:06
Muzoake Jamankaraev (1802—1878)
Musicians of Kyrgyzstan

Muzoake Jamankaraev (1802—1878)

Muzooke Jamankaraev (1802—1878) — one of the prominent representatives of Kyrgyz professional folk music in the 19th century. He was born in the village of Kurtka, now in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region. Muzooke was a great komuz player — both an author and performer. He was known not only in Ak-Tala and Naryn but also in the Chui Valley.

08.11.2014, 22:04
Music for the Komuz
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Music for the Komuz

Komuz is the most popular and beloved musical instrument of the Kyrgyz people. In ancient times, the komuz was played in almost every Kyrgyz yurt, and in the 20th century, it made its way to the grand concert stage. Kyrgyz komuz players perform abroad, drawing the attention of a wide audience and specialists to the unique sound of the instrument and the distinctive genres of komuz kyuu.

08.11.2014, 20:41
General Characteristics of Instrumental Kyrgyz Genres
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General Characteristics of Instrumental Kyrgyz Genres

The genres of Kyrgyz folk instrumental music have historically developed as specific functional systems, possessing certain properties common with the vocal genre hierarchy. These include belonging to the mass or professional sphere of creativity, to a specific type of artistic activity (public performance, ritual, play, cult act, etc.), and to a particular type of figurative content. At the same time, the genre system of the instrumental tradition has its own specifics.

08.11.2014, 19:47
Kyrgyz Folklore Ensembles
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Kyrgyz Folklore Ensembles

The folk music of the Kyrgyz has developed over centuries. The traditions of oral folk art remain strong to this day. Kyrgyz folklore vividly and expressively reflects almost all aspects of nomadic life, historical events, and the relationships of the Kyrgyz with their surrounding environment. Modern folk groups in Kyrgyzstan, drawing on such rich material, have many opportunities for creative development.

06.11.2014, 20:41
Self-Sounding Kyrgyz Musical Instruments
Musical instruments / Music

Self-Sounding Kyrgyz Musical Instruments

As is known, the category of self-sounding instruments (idiophones) includes all sound-producing devices in which the source of vibrations is the body itself or part of it, rather than a string, membrane, or column of air enclosed in a channel. In Kyrgyz musical culture, this includes the so-called mouth (lip) komuz of several types, as well as instruments like jingles, bells, rattles, etc.

06.11.2014, 20:33
Percussion Kyrgyz Musical Instruments
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Percussion Kyrgyz Musical Instruments

Kyrgyz folk percussion instruments form a small group. The arsenal of folk percussion instruments consists of three membranophones: dobulbash (in northern Kyrgyzstan — dobulbas), dool, and karsyldak. These instruments are carriers of rhythm, one of the strongest means of artistic influence on humans and animals.

06.11.2014, 19:35
Wind Musical Instruments of the Kyrgyz People
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Wind Musical Instruments of the Kyrgyz People

The oldest instruments, which are wind instruments, were primarily given practical significance by the Kyrgyz. They performed signaling functions (calling people to public events, moving herds of livestock), and only later artistic, aesthetic functions (rest, entertainment). In ancient times, instruments of this group were included in ensembles during military battles. The epic "Manas" mentions performers on wind instruments, whose playing made a significant emotional impression on

06.11.2014, 19:11
General Characteristics of Kyrgyz Folk Instruments
Decorative and applied arts / Music

General Characteristics of Kyrgyz Folk Instruments

Kyrgyz folk instruments are an essential part of the national artistic culture — both as attributes of musical creativity and as creations of applied art. In modern society, they function in various aspects and situations. They are played solo, as well as in ensembles and orchestras, during home music-making and at public concerts. Music schools, studios, and secondary and higher educational institutions introduce children and youth to instrumental performance or provide opportunities to

06.11.2014, 15:33