Kazakh music in London: Divine song of the steppe
Kazakh musicians are the modern day manifestation of an ancient tradition: the special place of their art in Kazakh culture reflected in legend. The origin myth for music tells of a celestial song that chose to descend to the Kazakh nomads while soaring over the great steppe, identifying the Kazakh musical tradition as a divine gift from the natural world. Historically musical instruments were played across Kazakh nomadic culture - in shamanic rites, pastoral life, military maneuvers, for children, and by professional musicians. These varied uses are part of the traditional musical culture of nomadic tribes across Central Asia. This performance by accomplished Kazakh musicians draws on both these ancient tradition of Kazakh music and the modern influences of musical genres from Europe and Asia, Kazinform refers to the press service of the RK Embassy in the UK.