She had also grown up in a musical family. Her relatives play several different instruments, and her father plays the dombra and sings traditional Kazakh songs. Although, Kapsamat is the only one ...

The double-stringed dombra, a central instrument in Kazakh music, and the jetigen, along with bowed instruments like the kopuz, are prominently featured. The dombra is celebrated as Kazakhstan’s ...

The Magic of Nomads fuses Kazakh instruments with jazz and throat singing ... These artists aren't just preserving their musical heritage, they're bringing it to the world stage and redefining ...

In our traditional music, you can learn all about our history. When I was four or five, my grandfather taught me to play the ...

ASTANA – Spend your evenings with meaning: art, music, theater – everything for your mood and new emotions. The Astana Times has curated a guide to events and activities to make your weekend truly ...

"Xian and my father always sat together. My father played the dombra (a Kazakh two-stringed plucked musical instrument), and Xian took notes for the melody. Then Xian played the violin and my ...

ASTANA – A unique blend of modern choreography, experimental music, and Franco-Kazakh collaboration took center stage on May ...