Toktogul Satylganov
Toktogul Satylganov (Kyrgyz: Токтогул Сатылган уулу; Russian: Токтогул Сатылганов) (1864-1933), born in Kushchusu, Kyrgyzstan was the most famous of the Kyrgyz Akyns - improvising poets and singers.[1] His fame reached a high point in the Soviet era when his works were promoted by the state as a musician of the people and he was known throughout Kyrgyzstan simply as "Toktogul".[2] This distinction was founded largely on his works in the pre-revolutionary era which were interpreted as reflecting the class struggle. Modern interpretations, however, suggest that they had more to do with clan rivalries.[2] Despite this, he welcomed the revolution, writing "What woman gave a birth to such a person like Lenin?" in celebration.[1] Even after the fall of the Soviet Union Toktogul's songs remain popular among Kyrgyz performers and many streets, parks, schools, and even his home town are named after him.[1]
[edit] External links
- Toktogul at http://www.kyrgyzmusic.com/ (includes a downloadable song)
- Toktogul at http://www.fantasticasia.net
- Traditional culture and folklore of Kyrgyzstan
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