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Meet the Kazakh musicians who are turning traditional sounds into modern masterpieces

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Meet the Kazakh musicians who are turning traditional sounds into modern masterpieces
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By Paul Hackett
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In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage.

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Kazakh musicians transform traditional sounds into modern masterpieces.

The Magic of Nomads fuses Kazakh instruments with jazz and throat singing, while HasSak combines East and West with ethno-folk. Meanwhile, Dude on the Guitar reinvents aitys - an ancient art of poetic improvisation - by fusing it with hip-hop to engage the next generation.

These artists aren't just preserving their musical heritage, they're bringing it to the world stage and redefining what Kazakh music means today.

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