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  "textContent": "The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world.\n\nALMATY – 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…\n\nThe post Remembering Yestai Berkimbayev: Voice Behind One of Kazakhstan’s Greatest Love Songs appeared first on The Astana Times.",
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