This collection, recorded by Michael Church, is a riveting journey. Songs From The Steppes reflects the vigour of Kazakhstan’s present day bardic-tradition, the versatility of its horsehair fiddlers and the new magic which young musicians are creating with ancient instruments like the jew’s harp and zither. It reveals the richness of Kazakhstan’s vocal music: each singer has their own style and sound, and all project as though they are calling out across the steppes.
Track list:
1 Ardak Balazhanova & Folk Ensemble of the Presidential Orchestra : Kara kozim
2 Anar Muzdakhanova & Zhanar Zhetpisova : Kongil ashar
3 Kunduz Kalambaeva : Kara Kemir
4 Kunduz Kalambaeva : Zhez kiik
5 Elmira Zhanabergenova : Saulem-ai
6 Iklas Ozkhai : Guldariga
7 Bayan Musaeva : Dolana
8 Kurmash Ibishev : Ak kaiin
9 Folk Ensemble of the Presidential Orchestra : Buldirgen
10 Folk Ensemble of the Presidential Orchestra : Iligai
11 Folk Ensemble of the Presidential Orchestra : Ak ozen
12 Folk Ensemble of the Presidential Orchestra : Zhez kiik
13 Elmira Zhanabergenova & Folk Ensemble of the Presidential Orchestra : Talim
14 Klara Tulenbaeva : Sekirtpe
15 Klara Tulenbaeva : Bastau
16 Berik Zhusipov : Sausakty bastym pernege
17 Ardak Balazhanova : Ukili Kamshat
18 Madina Sadvakasova & Maral Sakhmetova : Dudarai
19 Edil Huseinov : Altyn Altai
20 Edil Huseinov : Tokym kagar
21 Edil Huseinov : Tulpar shabyty
22 Alexei Yefremenko & Marat Nukeev : Navoi shark
23 Alexei Yefremenko & Marat Nukeev : Toi bastar
24 Rustem Kulshebaev : Akku
25 Rustem Kulshebaev : Esil kun
26 Aitolkin Toktagan : Nauysky
27 Asylbek Akhatov & Edil Basygaraev : Korogly
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