Batyrkhan Shukenov
Batyrkhan Kamalovich Shukenov (18 May 196228 April 2015) was a Kazakh and Soviet singer, musician, composer, and poet.[1] Shukenov was co-founder and lead singer of the Kazakh-Russian pop music group A-Studio from 1987 until 2000.[2] After leaving the group in 2000, he began his solo career.
Also recorded as Batyrkhan Kamaluly Shukenov
Batyrkhan Shukenov
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- Born
- 1962. · Kyzylorda.
- Died
- 2015. · Moscow.
- Nationality
- Soviet Union, Kazakhstan and Russia.
- Occupation
- singer, composer, saxophonist, poet and lyricist.
- Fields
- pop.
- Movements
- pop music.
- Education
- Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and Kazakh National Conservatory.
- Honours
- Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan and People's Artist of Kazakhstan.
- Languages
- Kazakh and Russian.
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Batyrkhan Kamalovich Shukenov (18 May 196228 April 2015) was a Kazakh and Soviet singer, musician, composer, and poet.[1] Shukenov was co-founder and lead singer of the Kazakh-Russian pop music group A-Studio from 1987 until 2000.[2] After leaving the group in 2000, he began his solo career.
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Batyrkhan Shukenov (1962–2015) was a composer, lyricist and poet, among other activities and a national of Kazakhstan and Russia. Born in Kyzylorda, the composer died in Moscow. Batyrkhan Shukenov was also known as Батыр.
Batyrkhan Shukenov studied at Kazakh National Conservatory and Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts. The composer worked for UNICEF and was a member of A-Studio. Batyrkhan Shukenov held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The composer was associated with pop music.
Genres include pop. Languages used include Kazakh and Russian. Batyrkhan Shukenov received Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan and People's Artist of Kazakhstan.
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Biography
Biography
Batyrkhan Shukenov studied at Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and Kazakh National Conservatory. The recorded working language is Kazakh and Russian. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are pop. Employment is recorded with UNICEF. Positions recorded include UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Distinctions recorded are Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan and People's Artist of Kazakhstan.
Shukenov was born in Kyzylorda, Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1985, he joined the Soviet Army to serve as part of the 12th HQ Military Band of the Central Asian Military District. In 2010, he received the title of "Honored Worker of Arts of Kazakhstan".[5] He was the first UNICEF Goodwill ambassador in Kazakhstan, from 2009 to 2015.[7]
Death
Death
Batyrkhan Shukenov died at age 52 in his apartment in Moscow from a heart attack.[9] He was buried in his native Kazakhstan.[13] On 29 April 2015 in Moscow, the ceremony of farewell to Shukenov was attended by hundreds of people.[14] In Almaty, thousands of fans gathered in the square in front of the Palace singing his songs.[15]
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
He also worked under the name Батыр. The authorities additionally record the heading Batyrkhan Kamaluly Shukenov. His recorded languages were Kazakh and Russian.
Career and activity
Career and activity
His work is associated with pop music. He was employed by UNICEF. Recorded position is UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He belonged to A-Studio.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1962
Batyrkhan Shukenov born at Kyzylorda.
2015
Batyrkhan Shukenov died at Moscow.
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Kyzylorda.
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Moscow.
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Legacy
On May 18, 2018, on the birthday of Batyrkhan Shukenov, a monument was unveiled in his homeland in the city of Kyzylorda.[16] On the pedestal is a kneeling musician with a saxophone. Also in the city of Kyzylorda, a park was named after Batyrkhan Shukenov. In the city of Almaty in the Bostandyk district, a street was named after Batyrkhan Shukenov. In 2021, director Galina Pyanova staged a performance dedicated to Batyrkhan Shukenov "Golden Square" in Almaty.[17] On May 18, 2022, the National Bank of Kazakhstan, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the birth of the composer and performer Batyrkhan Shukenov, issues street art collection coins into circulation BATYR BEINESI from silver with a denomination of 500 tenge.[18]
Notes ==== References ==== External links
Notes ==== References ==== External links
• Официальный сайт • Общественный фонд Батырхана Шукенова *
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- 1.Биография Батырхана Шукенова. Официальный сайт "Русского радио".
- 2.История группы «А’Студио». Официальный сайт группы «А’Студио» // astudio.ru
- 3.В Алма-Ате простились с основателем «А’Студио» Батырханом Шукеновым. «РИА Новости» // ria.ru (1 мая 2015 года)
- 4.Шукенов, Батырхан Камалович. ТАСС.
- 5.Указом Президента Республики Казахстан Нурсултана Абишевича Назарбаева от 7 декабря 2010 года Батырхану Шукенову присвоено почётное звание «Заслуженный деятель искусств Казахстана».
- 6.Церемонии прощания с экс-солистом «А-Студио» Шукеновым пройдут в Москве и Алма-Ате. (29 апреля 2015 года)
- 7.Kazakhstan appoints its first UNICEF Ambassador, artist Batyrkhan Shukenov. // unicef.org (23 November 2009)
- 8.Известный певец Батырхан Шукенов стал первым послом доброй воли ЮНИСЕФ в Казахстане. Медиа-портал «Gazeta.kz» // news.gazeta.kz (21 ноября 2009 года)
- 9.Умер солист группы «А’Студио» Батырхан Шукенов. Певец скончался от инфаркта. Электронное средство массовой информации «SUPER.RU» // super.ru (28 апреля 2015 года в 23:34)
- 10.Олеся Супряга. Умер солист группы «А’Студио» Батырхан Шукенов. Газета «Комсомольская правда» // kp.ru (29 апреля 2015 года в 00:45)
- 11.Скончался первый солист группы "А'Студио" Батырхан Шукенов - Москва || Интерфакс Россия. www.interfax-russia.ru. 29 April 2015.
- 12.Скончался певец Батырхан Шукенов Интернет-журнал «Vласть» (Казахстан) // vlast.kz (29 апреля 2015 года в 07:23)
- 13.Батырхан Шукенов будет похоронен на родине. Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz. 29 April 2015.
- 14.Прощание с музыкантом Батырханом Шукеновым пройдет в Москве - ТАСС. TASS.
- 15.Видео программы «Анатомия дня». Сотни поклонников простились с Батырханом Шукеновым в Москве и Алматы. Телеканал «НТВ» // ntv.ru (30 апреля 2015 года)
- 16.Памятник Батырхану Шукенову установили в Кызылорде. kazpravda.kz. 2018-05-18.
- 17.Лидеры московских скинхедов признали себя виновными. Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz. 10 March 2010.
- 18.The National Bank issues BATYR BEINESI collection coins | "Адырна" ұлттық порталы. adyrna.kz.
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