The songs are an inseparable part of every nation. Every song has its own meaning and purpose, some of them may depict an interesting story, some of them show the beauty of the language and country itself, and it is one of the best ways to get to know the new culture, be surprised the diversity of our world. WE would like to show you one of the most popular songs and take a look inside the Kazakh culture.
Abay Kunanbayev — “Kozymnyn karasy” (“Your black eyes”)
The song was written by one of the greatest poets in Kazakhstan —Abay Kunanbayev. This song is about the feelings of the person who has fallen in love. No matter what, those sincere and warm feelings will never disappear.
Kurmangazy Sagyrbaiuly — “Aday”
Kuy “Aday” reflects the heroism and courage of nation, and at the same time it shows a great wish of freedom, relations between society and people. From the one hand, it shows the beauty of nature, and colorful, emotional and open character of people.
Marat Omarov — “Anashym” (“Dear mother”)
The song is devoted to our mothers, what important role she plays in the life of child, and every child has a strong connection with the first person he sees after the birth. Mother can take every role, she is a helper, supporter, inspirer, defender, and it’s said in the song: “The person, who has a mother, never grows up.”
Batyrkhan Shukenov — “Otan Ana” (“Motherland”)
At the beginning of the song you can hear dauilpas — Kazakh traditional rhythm instrument, which have draft soldiers to protect their homeland. The song is about hope, what was done and what will happen in the future.
“Indigo” — “Altyn besik” (“The golden cradle”)
The song, performed by the girls band “Indigo”, expresses the feelings when you miss your homeland, shows all beauty of Kazakh land, and that the motherland will always take a great part in your heart.
Besik, written in the title,is a very important thing for Kazakh nation. It’s believed that the strong nation begins after besik. The baby feels very comfortable in the traditional Kazakh cradle: he doesn’t feel cold and sleeps well.
Ali Okapov — “Alga!” (“Let’s go!”)
The song describes the country where brave, strong, intelligent individuals were born, people who shaped Kazakhstan, and made greatpositive impact. And we, as a new generation, who live in such a beautiful country, have to continue this path, because the future begins every single day, and there is no track but to move forward.
Ringo — “Tolgau” (“To think over”)
A strong and passionate song is created by the boys band “Ringo”. Through the song they praise a powerful Kazakh khanate, and people of three zhuzs: Uly zhus (The Senior zhuz), Orta zhus (The Middle zhuz), Kyshy zhuz (The Juior zhuz). Zhus, which translates as “horde” or “hundred”, is the territorial and tribal divisions within the ethnic group of the Kazakhs.
Singers also mention one of the strongest batyrs, such as Kabanbay batyr, Abylaykhan, Zhandarbek, Raiymbek, and others. They were heroes, who protected their motherland from the enemies.
Aikyn — “Altynym” (“My precious”)
Aikyn sings about sad romantic story about the boy, who sincerely loved a girl, but those feelings were not mutual. He suffers from the pain of love, the feeling that almost everyone felt at least once.
