Meet the Kazakh musicians who are turning traditional sounds into modern masterpieces

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In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage.

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00:00Kazakh music is a fusion of old and new.

00:07Today, this magical mix of traditional nomadic sound with modern influences

00:12is captivating audiences far beyond the country's borders.

00:31Almaty is home to a vibrant music scene full of talented artists.

00:42Groups like the Magic of Nomads.

00:45The band blends classical Kazakh instruments with the deep guttural technique of throat singing.

00:53The result is a mesmerizing jazz-folk fusion.

01:00The band performs live in the city of Almaty.

01:15We are inspired by jazz music and Kazakh folk music.

01:19We don't use traditional music in its pure form.

01:24We present it in a progressive way, as we feel it in our modern perception.

01:36Initially, our goal was to promote Kazakh music in any part of the world.

01:41We did this kind of processing in an international language.

01:46And we think that this goal has been achieved.

01:55Try like this for me.

02:10I think we'll be here some time. Maybe I should stick to the day job.

02:13Maybe, yeah.

02:14Thank you so much.

02:17The Magic of Nomads has played an instrumental role in propelling Kazakh music

02:21onto the global stage.

02:24But the band is not alone in its mission to share the sounds of Kazakhstan

02:28with the rest of the world.

02:35Ethno-folk group Hasak is also making waves.

02:40Their distinct sound shows how Kazakh music is a bridge,

02:44not just between the past and the present, but also between East and West.

03:09Today, we are performing for the audience,

03:12but we are also performing for the audience as a mix.

03:15We want to present our music to the world.

03:27The Magic of Nomads and Hasak are unique in their own right,

03:30but they share something in common, a deep connection to their nomadic roots.

03:36Another artist reshaping Kazakhstan's music scene is Dude on the Guitar.

03:47This multifaceted musician blends languages and genres,

03:51including rap, hip-hop and traditional Kazakh poems known as aytis.

04:05My goal is to preserve this tradition and pass it on to the next generation.

04:18Kazakh music is a mixture of history and nature,

04:22full of emotions and melancholy.

04:26I hope that our music will inspire the world

04:31and inspire the next generation.

04:39Like the Magic of Nomads and Hasak, Dude on the Guitar is part of a bold new wave,

04:44redefining the nation's music and the way the world sees it.

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