Aigul Ulkenbaeva is an outstanding Kazakh domplayer, kyushi and music teacher, who has made a significant contribution to the development of Kazakh instrumental music. The owner of many honorary titles, she devoted her life to the preservation and popularization of the national musical heritage.

Born in 1962 in the Isatai district of the Guryev region. Musical talent manifested itself from childhood, which was facilitated by the creative atmosphere in the family – her father, Nariman Ulkenbaev, was a famous dombra player and composer. Aigul graduated from the Almaty Musical School named after P. I. Tchaikovsky, and then the Faculty of Folk Instruments of the Alma-Ata State Conservatory. In 1979 she began her professional career in the Kazakh State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments.

Since 1993, she has been teaching at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, where she became a professor at the dombra department. In 2006, she opened her own music studio, promoting education of the new generation of kuishi. She is also an honorary member of the jury and chairman of the commission at republican and international competitions.

Aigul Ulkenbaeva masterfully performs like folk kui, and works of classics of Kazakh music - Kurmangazy, Dina Nurpeisova, Dauletkerey, as well as modern compositions. Her work combines tradition and innovation, which makes her performing style unique.

Aigul Ulkenbaeva’s concerts were held in prestigious halls of Kazakhstan, including the Abay Opera and Ballet Theater and the central concert hall "Kazakhstan". Her works have been released on several audio and video discs, including “Kүy — ana”, “Ak Sholpan”, “Kulagynnan ketpesin”. In 2011 her book “Kүy” was published Gumyr", reflecting the rich creative path of the artist.

Today Aigul Ulkenbaeva remains a symbol of Kazakh kuy, inspiring new generations musicians and drawing attention to the national musical heritage.