Altynbek Korazbaev is an outstanding Kazakh composer, singer and teacher, who made a significant contribution to the development of the Kazakh music. Born February 1 1948 in the village of Kyzylsay, Merken district, Zhambyl region. Since childhood, he was surrounded by music: his maternal relatives were akyns. In his youth, he mastered playing the Russian harmonica,  later – on the dombra, which predetermined his future path.

Korazbaev received his professional musical education in Dzhambul cultural and educational school, and then in 1973 graduated from the Alma-Ata State Conservatory named after Kurmangazy. After that, he headed the pop ensemble "Alatau", which became widely known both in Kazakhstan and beyond its borders. Later he led Zhambyl regional philharmonic, was engaged in teaching activities and headed cultural institutions in Taraz and Almaty.

Since 2003 Altynbek Korazbaev is the head of the Kazakh State Touring and Concert Association "Kazakhconcert".

His songs have become an integral part of Kazakh music culture. Among the most famous compositions  are “Ayauly Tarazym”, “Kenen ata”, “Syrgalym”, “Kara kempir”, “Kara shal”, “Boztorgai”, “Shashbaulym”, “Agugay, dombyra”, “Sagyndym Kenen atamdy”, “Akmonshakty auym”, “Zhiyrma bes”, “Ushkonyr”, “Saryarka”, “Elge salem” and many others.

One ​​of the most significant works of Korazbayev was the song" Sagyndym Almatymdy ", written by him in the age of 24. It became the musical calling card of Almaty and was performed by such famous artists as Valentina Tolkunova, Roza Rymbaeva and "MuzART" group (Meirambek Bespayev, and art, Altynbek Korazbayev has received many awards:

- People's Artist of Kazakhstan (1993)

- Honored Worker of Culture of the Kazakh SSR (1990)

- People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic (2024)

- Laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan (2004)

Korazbayev’s work remains in demand and loved the public, his songs are heard on the stages of Kazakhstan and beyond, conveying the spirit and traditions of the Kazakh people.