Aitbai

Audio file
Date recorded: August 1, 1964
Contributor(s): Performer: Zhusipbek, Elebekov; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: an
Culture: Central Asia, Turkey
Instruments: dombra, voice
Location: Kazakhstan
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T1689
Track Number: 10
Archive ID: T1689R10
Note: Zhusipbek Elebekov (1904-1977) from Egindybulak district, Karaganda Region, Republic of Kazakhstan, People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Author of music and words Birzhan-sal (Birzhan Qozhaghul-uly) (1831-1894) from the aul (village) of Zozhagul, Enbekshulder. Music and words by Mr. Birzhan. Aitbai is a man's name.
Belongs to: Radio Moscow – Kazakh 8/64
About the session: These are recordings dubbed by Alan Lomax from Radio Moscow's collection of Kazak and Tuvan folk music. Original collector(s) unknown.
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