Remembering Yestai Berkimbayev: Voice Behind One of Kazakhstan’s Greatest Love Songs

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – On May 28, Kazakhstan commemorates the birthday of Yestai Berkimbayev — the legendary akyn (improvisational poet), singer and composer whose music became an enduring part of Kazakh cultural heritage and whose song “Korlan” transformed his name into a symbol of lyrical folk music. Born in 1868 in the Akkol area of the current… The post Remembering Yestai Berkimbayev: Voice Behind One of Kazakhstan’s Greatest Love Songs appeared first on The Astana Times.