Tajikistan, located in the heart of Central Asia, is famous not only for its picturesque mountains and ancient history but also for its talented artists whose names are heard far beyond the country's borders. In this article, we introduce you to artists with roots in Tajikistan whose work has gained recognition in many countries.
Manizha,
@manizha
A singer from Dushanbe. In 1994, she moved with her family to Moscow. In 2003, she won the Grand Prix at the Rainbow Stars international young performers competition in Jurmala and became a laureate of the "Best Hope" festival.
In 2007, she released her first single "Prinebregayu," which entered the top ten songs of the "Russian Radio" chart. In 2016, she introduced her debut Instagram album Manuscript. She actively participates in musical events, concerts, and promotional campaigns, and also gives solo performances.
Jasmin Karimova,
@jasminesface
A singer of Tajik descent, born on May 10, 1998, in Colchester, England. Jasmin's parents are from Tajikistan.
From a young age, she was passionate about music, played the piano, and composed songs. In 2015, she became a contestant on the Dutch show The Voice, where her performance caught the attention of the jury and the audience. Later, she signed a contract with the SDM label in Los Angeles to record her album.
In 2017, she performed at a concert by Russian rapper L'One in Moscow, performing joint tracks. In addition to music, she is also involved in painting, and her works are exhibited in prestigious galleries.
Natan,
@natan_official
His real name is Alisher Azizovich Mirzokhonov. A Russian rapper and TV host, born on March 17, 1986, in Kurgan-Tube, now Bokhtar, Tajikistan.
From childhood, he was passionate about music, wrote poetry, and learned to play wind instruments. At 13, he joined the group Syndicate, with whom he released his first album in 2003. In 2009, he graduated from the Acting Department of the Arts Institute.
In 2014, he signed a contract with the Black Star label and released a joint track with Timati — "Devushka Bomba." He gained widespread recognition in 2015 after the release of the hit "Derzkaya."
Onative,
@onative
His real name is Din Sultanov. An artist and beatmaker, born on December 5, 1997, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
He creates music at the intersection of hip-hop, R'n'B, rock, and electronic genres. He has been passionate about music since childhood and began seriously pursuing it in eighth grade. He spent much of his life in the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
In 2023, he signed a contract with the music label Bugatti Music, founded in 2022 in Dubai. As part of the collaboration, he recorded a joint track with Morgenshtern.
Onative performs tracks in English, and his vocal abilities and musical style are highly appreciated by listeners. He is actively working on new projects and collaborating with various artists.
Neki,
@neki.gc
A popular pop artist from Tajikistan who began his music career by releasing tracks in September 2021. He has collaborated with artists, including:
— Xcho and ALEMOND — the joint composition "Faya"
— ALEMOND — the track "Lovly"
— Ayni — the song "Ryadom".
Neki continues to develop his career, recording new tracks and attracting the attention of listeners.
