R’n'B music.

Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences, first performed by African American artists.. In 1948, RCA Victor was marketing black music under the name Blues and Rhythm. The words were reversed by Wexler of Atlanti Records, the leading label in the R&B field in the early yearsIn Rock & Roll: An Unruly History (1995) Robert Palmer defines “Rhythm & Blues” as a catchall rubric used to refer to any music that was made by and for black Americans. Lawrence Cohn, author of Nothing but the Blues, writes that rhythm and blues was an umbrella term invented for industry convenience, which embraced all black music except classical music and religious music, unless a gospel song sold enough to break into the charts. Nowadays it is not a black music anymore, because people from all over the world listen to it, but still the main characters on the R’n’B arena are still black americans. In Kazakhstan there are no R’n’B musicians and singers, but the steps towards that music stile are made very intensivly especially in the modern days.

Our celebrities.

In our university(KIMEP for those who doesn’t know) there are a lot of talented people. Some of them were the participants of super star KZ, some are singers but the most part of them are rappers such as: MC HEAT, MC CACTUS,etc. Even more there are begginers in rapping, but one team has already gained an authority among underground rappers in Kazakhstan. They are called ADAMANT’s. Two members of the team have already won two freestyle battles, one russian and one kazakh. A lot of underground rappers claim that they are future stars. their group is really diverse: chechen, tartar and russian- is a really hot sause for the ears of listeners.

They are preparing a new project with a very famous group BLACK COST that will include elements of modern comedy and rap compositions in the bounce style. The start of the project promo group called ”Money Mafia” is due to August 2007. So if you see the banners related to money mafia, run and buy tickets because as they say it will be something explosive!!!

Our celebrities.

In our university we also have some hip hop stars. For example MC HEAT. Some of you certainly know him or heard about him. He is the best Beat boxer in Kazakhstan. His name is Hasanov Azamat, and if you want to know what is beat boxing,you should ask him to show his skills or to read the following info.Beatboxing is the art of vocal percussion. Although the term “beatboxing” derived from hip hop culture, it is not limited to hip hop music. It is primarily concerned with the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, and more. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments.The term beatboxing most likely refers to early drum machines which came with pre-programmed musical patterns.The technique and the art of replicating percussion sounds with one’s voice is thought to be conceived in India several thousands years ago, and the Chinese developed Kouji which was one kind of vocal percussion performing arts. These had little relation with hip hop, however, and are not related to modern Western beatboxing. This kind of sound-simulating technique is called humming and chanting. Beatboxing is currently experiencing a second wind, thanks in part to the likes of artists like Rahzel and Kenny Muhammad, who have carried the artform across the world. In 2002, the documentary Breath Control: The History of the Human Beatbox premiered. It is a history of the art form that includes interviews with Doug E. Fresh, Emanon, Biz Markie, Marie Daulne of Zap Mama, Kyle Faustino and others. The same year even saw the emergence of a beatbox clothing label, mic(ism) – sported and supported by beatboxers worldwide.

Beatboxing’s early pioneers include Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, and Buffy from the Fat Boys. Doug E. Fresh is credited for being the first “human beatbox,” and Barry B for coining the term along with Buffy perfecting the art. The term “beatboxing” is derived from the mimicry of the first generation of drum machines, then known as beatboxes.

 

Freestile battle.

A freestyle battle is a contest in which two or more rappers compete or battle each other using freestyle rap. Each competitor’s goal is to ‘diss’ their opponent through clever lyrics. As hip-hop evolved in the early-80’s MCs gained their fame through live battles with other MCs. Freestyle battles can take place anywhere, street corners, on stage at a concert, or even in a school.A live audience is critical to a freestyle battle. Each MC must use skill and lyrical ability to not only break down his or her opponent, but to convince the audience that they are the better rapper. Appointed judges have been used in formal contests, but even when no winner is announced, the rapper who receives the best audience response is viewed as the victor. In addition, it is considered an act of dishonour to recite written and memorized raps in a battle, because it shows the rapper to be incapable of spitting spur-of-the-moment lyrics.Freestyle battling is a prominent part of rap or hip hop culture, as highlighted in the Academy-Award winning movie 8 Mile, where actor/rapper Eminem uses freestyle battling to win respect.In Kazakhstan there is also a batle, but it is on-line, which means that all the rappers against each other (what rapper they are against they learn from the site), send to a certain site their tracks with disses. And then the judges the rappers that have authority decide who is better and who goes to the next round.There are about 7,8 or 9 rounds, it depends on how many rappers participate.The winner gets the possibility to work with producers, and to write an album. In Kazakhstan this competition is not old, but developing so in the future you will be able to hear to best rappers’ music. That is how a really good music is created.

Freestyle rapping.

Freestyle rap is an improvisational form of rapping, performed with few or no previously composed lyrics, which is said to reflect a direct mapping of the mental state and performing situation of the artist. It is non-scripted, non-rehearsed, uncut, and the rawest form of hip-hop. Artists will often refer to places and objects in their immediate setting. Freestyle rapping forces an individual to think on the spot, describe his or her surroundings, and, to a certain degree, rap uncensored from what is inside. It is similar in this sense to improvisational music or acting and draws comparisons to improvisational Jazz in particular.Freestyle rapping is nowadays is the most developed part of rapping in Kazakhstan. About 1000 rappers from different cities in Kazakhstan take part in that competition. And this part of hip-hop culture is the fastest growing in Kazakhstan.

Future of traditional music!

   Traditional music in Kazakhstan has changed few times during some historical events. Starting from the time of Shingys Khan, then 19th century which gave birth to many talented traditional singers and peformers, music changes in Soviet time till new arrangements and soundtracks of traditional music. What kind of news or some changes will be in our traditional music? What we should expect from the future?

     Today I think, traditional music is developing very well. There are lots of young people who interested in traditional music, many programms and magazines about traditional music appeared on mass media, there are some notion of young traditional musicians and many new video, audio or CD materials of traditional music appear. I hope that in the future this kind of good news will continue, will be successful and kazakh songs and kuis , great composers,and kuishies heritage of our people will be a spiritual gladness of our independent state!!!!!!!!!!!

Kazakhstany hip hopers.

In Kazakhstan there is a great community of hip-hopers, but the problem is that not everyone listens to their music. And you know what, they lost a lot… Some groups are well known in Russia and countries in tyhe former USSR. But in Kazakhstan people ignore them, or say that they do not know where to look for the Kazakhstany music.

In order help them here is the link to the site where they can find all they looked for.

Interesting about hiphop.

If you still do not know where the hip hop culture comes from, this info is for you.

Hip hop music, also known as rap music, is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. It consists of two main components: rapping (MCing) and DJing (production and scratching). Along with hip hop dance (notably breakdancing) and urban-inspired art, or notably graffiti, these compose the four elements of hip hop culture, a cultural movement that was initiated by inner-city youth, mostly Blacks and Latinos in New York City, in the early 1970s. Though it can be referred to as an African American music, its creation and proliferation can be credited to many groups of people within the United States and around the world.Typically, hip hop music consists of rhythmic lyrics making use of techniques like assonance, alliteration, and rhyme. The rapper is accompanied by an instrumental track, usually referred to as a “beat”, performed by a DJ, created by a producer, or one or more instrumentalists. Historically, this beat has often been created using a sample of the percussion break of another song: usually funk and soul recordings have been utilized. However, in recent years, it has become more common for the beat to be built up from individual drum samples. In addition to the beat, other sounds are often sampled, synthesized, or performed. Sometimes a track can be instrumental, as a showcase of the skills of the DJ or producer.

“Alem Art”- traditional music TV contest!

   “Alem-art” is the first Republic music TV contest among young traditional singers and kui performers on new level for Kazakhstan. The main goal of the project is to support interest of youth to traditional Kazakh music. Moreover, “alem art” will give opportunity for young talented musicians to show their endowments to the whole Kazakhstan. The general sponsor of this real patriotic contest is bank “Turan Alem”. www.alemart.kz     

          It is similar to TV project “Superstar KZ”. Famous jury members chose only best musicians from all regions of our country. Chosen 12 contestants will live in house together and prepare to concerts with famous musicians and stylists. At the end on TV project people will chose only one contestant through voting with sms and calls.  But the differences are “alem art” is in Kazakh language and there performed only folk songs with traditional kuis. It is time to choose real talented performers of traditional music!  

Presentation of new magazine”dombyra”and new dombyra!

         

       Last week in Kazakhkoncert it was presentation of magazine “dombyra”. It was first magazine which has direction of kazakh traditional music and dombyra. http://www.inform.kz/showarticle.php?lang=kaz&id=182342- It is written in 3 languages: Kazakh, Russian and English, that’s why this magazine should be popular among wide audience. In each magazine your can find courses of playing dombyra for beginners. According to the redactor and founder of magazine Zhasaral Ensepov, who is famous musician and composer, this magazine will be introductory book about Kazakh traditional music, its past, present and future recommended for all people. Magazine will publicize not only about Kazakh traditional music, but also about last news in modern music and world’s tendency of music. http://www.almaty.tv/?uin=1140584522&chapter=1182762292

        When I was in this presentation, I noticed all famous musicians of our traditional music as Azidolla Eskaliev, Karshiga Akhmedyarov, Serzhan Shakiratov, Karima Saharbayeva, Edil Kusainov etc. First part of presentation was answers to questions of journalists and wishes of famous musicologists. Most of them asked about content of magazine and its authors, others thanks the author Zhasaral Ensepov and wished him energy, new interesting projects and prosperity to “Dombyra”. Second part was a concert of young but famous stars of Kazakhstan Estrada.  They performed traditional music with new arrangements on traditional instruments as dombyra, kobyz, zhetigen, shankobyz. The most interesting was performance of Asylbek Ensepov with new electro-acoustic dombyra. It was unusual to hear traditional music in different sound and interpretation. Sometimes the sound of dombyra was similar to electro guitar; sometimes to saxophone.. How people will judge this new sound of dombyra,  time will show in the future… But we wish only prosperity to this new magazine “dombyra” and new electro dombyra.