This concert features Oghlan Bakhshi for an entrancing program of Turkmen music that is rarely performed in the US.

Oghlan Bakhshi, a virtuoso dutar (2-stringed lute) player and bard trained under acclaimed masters, is the first indigenous Turkmen musician to present the rich Turkmen traditional arts to Western audiences. Recently he released his new album, Journey Across the Steppes, the first international release of Turkmen folk music in 30 years. For this performance he’ll be joined by Abdolghaffar Geldinejad, and Zyyada Jumayeva. Abdolghaffar Geldinejad is a leading maestro of the gyjak (spike fiddle) who honed his craft under the tutelage of master Turkmen musicians in both Iran and Turkmenistan and introduced audiences worldwide to the vibrancy of Turkmen music. Zyyada Jumayeva, an exceptional dutar player and bard from Turkmenistan, was trained by notable Turkmen bards and represents the female bardic tradition of Turkmenistan.

Oghlan Bakhshi dutar (2-stringed lute), vocal
Abdolghaffar Geldinejad gyjak (spike fiddle)
Zyyada Jumayeva dutar, vocal

“Through his passionate renditions and profound musical expressions, he has emerged as a leading exponent and ambassador of the Turkmen musical heritage” –World Music Central

“An intense experience”–Songlines

This event is a coproduction with Robert Browning Associates and Lotus Music & Dance.