Kazakhstan's World Music Day Stars: Baur Mataev, Arystan Abildin, Akylbek Esmoldin, and Beles Qozhyqan
October 1st marks World Music Day, a celebration of diverse musical talents worldwide. In Kazakhstan, several artists are making waves with unique styles and innovative approaches to traditional and modern music.
Baur Mataev, known as @karbon.baur, captures listeners with his blend of aesthetics, romance, and vulnerability, reflecting a sense of detachment in his music. Meanwhile, Arystan Abildin, @coloriit, combines modern R&B production with live instruments, drawing inspiration from his musical family background.
Akylbek Esmoldin, @bekarti, uses music as a tool for rehabilitation, teaching children to play instruments and sing at the Center for Providing Special Social Services. Beles Qozhyqan, @dombrart, experiments with the traditional Kazakh dombra, creating new sounds in jazz, modern arrangements, and unexpected mixes with Western music. His innovative approach has earned him recognition in the Kazakh music scene.
Baur began his musical journey in Karaganda with the group Karbon, later continuing his solo career as Baur Karbon. Arystan's cover of SLAVA MARLOW's 'Bystro' went viral on TikTok, topping the global Shazam chart. Despite the lack of recent Kazakhstani artists reaching global music charts through TikTok activities, these musicians continue to make an impact in their home country and beyond.
On World Music Day, we celebrate the diversity and innovation of Kazakhstani musicians like Baur Mataev, Arystan Abildin, Akylbek Esmoldin, and Beles Qozhyqan. Their unique styles and dedication to their craft contribute to the rich tapestry of global music.
