# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: An intimate concert of Kazakh songs and instrumental kui, rooted in nomadic history and living tradition.About this EventSounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings presents the musical traditions of the Kazakh people through a program grounded in nomadic history, oral poetry, and lived cultural practice. The concert centers on instrumental kui and sung poetry as complementary modes of musical expression.Solo and ensemble kui for dombra (plucked lute) and kobyz (bowed lute)—instruments fundamental to Kazakh musical life—form the core of the program. In Kazakh culture, kui are instrumental pieces that do not “tell a story” in a literal sense, but unfold as sonic narratives shaped by gesture, rhythm, and timbre, inviting listeners to engage with history, emotion, and inner states through sound itself. The selected kui are associated with epic figures, moral reflection, and emotional movement.The program also includes songs based on the poetry of Abay Qunanbayuly (1845–1904), the foundational poet, thinker, and cultural reformer of the Kazakh people. Abay’s writings occupy a central place in Kazakh literary and musical life, bringing together lyric intimacy, philosophical reflection, and ethical inquiry. His poetry has inspired generations of musical settings and remains a vital source for Kazakh vocal tradition.PerformersTokzhan Karatai is a Kazakh composer and kobyz performer. She was featured in the Aga Khan Music Programme’s multimedia production Qyrq Qyz (Forty Girls) (2018–2019), an internationally presented project combining music, movement, and visual storytelling rooted in Central Asian heritage. She is currently a PhD candidate in composition at Duke University.Geoff Gersh is an American dombra player engaged with Kazakh instrumental traditions, with a particular focus on kui repertories. He studies with renowned Kazakh dombra player Aigerim Myrzakhmet. In 2025, he toured Kazakhstan, presenting solo concerts and performing with local musicians, further deepening his engagement with Kazakh performance practices.Gulzar Gabman is a New York–based Kazakh singer whose artistry encompasses Kazakh vocal heritage as well as jazz, ballads, and cinematic repertoire. She has won multiple international competitions and song contests in Kazakhstan, Russia, and the United States, and has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall. From Zayton to New York is a world music concert series dedicated to the musical traditions of immigrant communities in New York City and across the United States. This concert marks the third and final installment of the Central Asian Trilogy within the series. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/09343390-fd37-11f0-9e27-811987fb6de1-rimg-w1110-h740-dc030719-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/09537b60-fd37-11f0-85ad-3b50a9507bcc-rimg-w740-h740-dc030203-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/096f67d0-fd37-11f0-8d9a-23ed2db22260-rimg-w740-h740-dc050505-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/from-zayton-to-new-york-vol9-sounding-the-steppe-kazakh-songs-and-strings/100001981662849929 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, literary-art, concerts, live-music, performances, contests, nonprofit, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: BEEF UP NOODLE - **lat**: 40.7407084 - **long**: -73.9821383 - **full address**: BEEF UP NOODLE, 352 3rd Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7500c9c3a26e9bd6ff8498084f9a37562e4b9243c7b01981067aa1d5d12038c0-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcff5957-gmir.png?v=1769707332 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings being held? - **A:** From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at BEEF UP NOODLE, 352 3rd Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings? - **A:** Ticket prices for From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings range from USD 18 to USD 23 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableStudentUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings? - **A:** From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings is organized by See See Records. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Zayton to New York vol.9 - Sounding the Steppe: Kazakh Songs & Strings is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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