Rysbek Jumabayev

Rysbek Jumabayev
OccupationManaschi
Known forHas performed around the world

Rysbek Jumabayev is a revered manaschi (reciter of the Kyrgyz epic Manas). He has performed around the world, including in New York and London, and parts of his recitation of Manas have been recorded by the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia.[1]

References

  1. ^ Music of Central Asia Vol. 1: Tengir-Too: Mountain Music from Kyrgyzstan Smithsonian Folkways

External links

  • Rysbek Jumabaev Rock, Paper, Scissors World Music
  • Culshaw, Peter (September 19, 2004). "Yurts and yakkety yaks". The Observer.


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