Klangkosmos World Music “Kerbez” (Kyrgyzstan) Folk and epic songs from the Tian Shan and Pamir Mountains

KlangkosmosWorld Music
“Kerbez” (Kyrgyzstan)
Folk and epigic singing from the Tian Shan and Pamir Mountains

“Kerbez” is a Kyrgyz folk ensemble dedicated to presenting the diversity of traditional Kyrgyz music in a contemporary and artistically sophisticated manner. The ensemble’s repertoire includes excerpts from the national epic *Manas*. It is the most important work of classical Kyrgyz literature and one of the most significant works of the Turkic peoples in general.
The members—Daniel Maamytov (komuz, oz-komuz, choral vocals), Dastan Birimkulov (dobulbas, oz-komuz, choral vocals), Azat Bazarbekov (sybyzgy, choir, chopo choor, oz-komuz, choral vocals), Kasiyet Niyazbekova (cello), Dinara Talantbekova (Kyl-Kyjak, choral singing), and Daniyar Abylabek uulu (solo vocals, komuz) are all proficient on multiple instruments, enabling the ensemble to create dynamic and multifaceted interpretations.

Free admission, donations appreciated!

Organized by: Brilon Kultour, Evangelical City Church of Brilon
With the kind support of: Condensator Dominit, Cultural Secretariat, Ministry of Art and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia

Photo credit: Oxus Artists