On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the People’s Artist of Kazakhstan and a prominent representative of Kazakh traditional singing art, Danesh Rakyshev, the traditional song concert “Än salayın” was held at the Danesh Rakyshev Regional Philharmonic Hall at a high artistic level.

The main purpose of the cultural event was to promote national vocal art, preserve the continuity of the traditional singing school, and widely introduce the public to the rich creative legacy of Danesh Rakyshev.

The concert featured the creative ensembles of the Danesh Rakyshev Regional Philharmonic. In particular, the Zhetisu Dance Ensemble, the Zhetisu Sazy Folklore and Ethnographic Ensemble, as well as the Philharmonic’s leading soloists, performed on stage. The ensembles and individual performers presented Kazakh folk songs and traditional musical works to the audience.

Each performance during the evening was designed in a national style and gave the audience a profound spiritual experience. The concert was warmly received by the audience and highly praised as a meaningful and impressive cultural event celebrating national art.

The traditional song concert “Än salayın” contributed to the promotion of the rich musical heritage of the Kazakh people, the recognition of a historical figure’s place in the arts, and the revitalization of the region’s cultural life.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1152469?lang=kk