Circassian Folk

Circassian folk music is a rich and vibrant genre that captures the cultural heritage and traditions of the Circassian people. Characterized by its intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms, it often features traditional instruments such as the accordion, shichepshin (a type of drum), and pshina (a string instrument), providing a unique and lively sound. Themes of love, heroism, and nostalgia are commonly explored through passionate vocals and expressive lyrics, often performed in the native Circassian languages. Artists in this genre, like EMEF and Черим Нахушев, honor their cultural roots while sometimes incorporating modern elements, creating a bridge between the past and the present and ensuring the music's continued vitality and relevance.

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Aslan Tlebzu
EMEF
Ensemble circassien de Jordanie
Kuşha Doğan
Magamet Dzibov
Nart H.
Астемир Апанасов
ДЭ (Biz)
Керим Кишмахов
Мухамед Каздохов
Рамазан Кайтмесов
Черим Нахушев
Magamet Dzibov
Ensemble circassien de Jordanie
EMEF
Черим Нахушев
Aslan Tlebzu
Астемир Апанасов
ДЭ (Biz)
Nart H.
Kuşha Doğan
Мухамед Каздохов
Рамазан Кайтмесов
Керим Кишмахов