Nurtai Shakenov

Nurtai Shakenov specializes in performing kudalyk and has been working in the profession for more than ten years. He improvises, speaks fluent Kazakh and plays the dombra professionally.

His repertoire includes a large number of instrumental and folk works. Nurtai knows the important rituals and ceremonies of kudalyk, uses appropriate table games and also conducts weddings, farewells, feasts and other events.