CHHU Public Lecture: Ykylas Dukenuly: Pioneering the Qobyz School and Shaping Kazakhstan's Musical Heritage

In the first half of the 19th century, interest in the qobyz musical tradition declined significantly. This was due to the weakening role of the arts and the loss of authority of the storytellers - zhyrau - in Kazakh society. During this period, short melodic chants known as saryn grew in popularity. A turning point in the development of qobyz music came with the emergence of the legendary Ykylas Dukenuly, who was both an innovator and a guardian of qobyz traditions. His work marked a new era in the flourishing of Kazakh instrumental music.

About Speaker

Aknar Tattibaykyzy (Sharipbayeva) is a PhD in Art Studies, a soloist of the Dina Nurpeisova Academic Orchestra, and a renowned qobyz performer. A 9th-generation bearer of qobyz traditions and descendant of the legendary master Ykylas Dukenuly, she has been recognised nationally and internationally. She heads the Atyrau regional branch of the Kazakh Kuyshi Union and is the author of scholarly works, educational manuals, and biographies. Aknar Tattibaykyzy actively promotes traditional Kazakh music across Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Europe, and Russia through festivals, lectures, and performances.

Date and time: 27 June 2025, 15:00 Tajikistan and Kazakhstan time, 16:00 Kyrgyzstan time,
Format: Online
Language: Russian
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91816346593?pwd=bQm6033EabQ6Z8MH341jh4agN3xbdn.1 
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