KERBEZ Ensemble - Excerps from the Manas Epic / Kyrgyz Folk (Part 1)

Listen to the Kyrgyz folk ensemble KERBEZ as they play excerpts from the Manas-Epic. "Kerbez" is a Kyrgyz folk ensemble founded in 2024 by a new generation of musicians. The ensemble’s goal is to showcase the diversity of traditional Kyrgyz music in a contemporary and artistically sophisticated manner. Kerbez combines the authentic sound of traditional instruments with original compositions and innovative arrangements of traditional pieces. In doing so, the ensemble develops a unique musical language that combines identity, cultural heritage, and contemporary sonic art. The repertoire of Kerbez is based on both ancient, orally transmitted folk melodies and original compositions by its members. Together, these pieces offer a fresh and expressive interpretation of Kyrgyz musical culture. The ensemble performs regularly at international festivals and state-sponsored events. Kerbez is a laureate of the 2025 "Rukh Sanat" international folk competition. The ensemble’s repertoire also includes excerpts from the national epic „Manas“, which they have re-scored and interpreted specifically for the ensemble while remaining deeply respectful of the tradition Daniel Maamytov – Komuz, Oz-Komuz, Vocals Dastan Birimkulov – Dobulbas, Oz-Komuz, Vocals Azat Bazarbekov – Sybyzgy, Chor, Chopo Choor, Oz-Komuz, Vocals Kasiyet Niyazbekova – Cello Dinara Talantbekova – Kyl-Kyjak, Vocals Daniyar Abylabek uulu – Solo Vocals (Manastschi trad Epic singer), Komuz