Akzhol Meyirbekov

Akzhol Nuskabekuly Meirbekov was born on July 7, 1950 in the city of Arys, Turkestan region. His parents father Nuskabek and mother Aisha. He graduated from high school named after K. Sypataev in Shymkent, after which he continued his studies at a music school in Namangan, Uzbekistan. Later he received higher education at the Tashkent Agricultural Institute, where mastered the specialty of an agronomist.

In 1978 Akzhol Meyirbekov became a participant in the legendary ensemble "Dos-Mukasan". Since 1979 he performed as part of the creative association "Kazakhconcert". In the period from 1978 to 1985 he performed songs in composition of "Dos-Mukasan", after which he moved to the groups "Arkas", "Sazgen" and "Adyrna" at the Almaty Regional Philharmonic, where he worked until 1994. Then he took the position artistic director and director of the ensemble "Gulder", in which he worked until 1996. In 2001, he founded his own musical theater "Akzhol", and in 2010 he again joined ensemble "Dos-Mukasan".

In 1972 Akzhol Meirbekov took part in the All-Union competition “Hello, we are looking for talents” in Moscow, where he performed the folk song “Aygolek” and won the Grand Prix. As part of the ensemble “Dos-Mukasan” he performed on tour in various countries and in all regions Kazakhstan. His repertoire included folk songs and works by Kazakh composers, such as “Nazkonyr”, “Ahau Bikem”, “On alty kyz”, “Sulu kyz”, “Kudasha”, “Auylyn senіn irgeli”,  songs by famous authors: “Іnkar zhurek”, “Tugan zher”, “Asyl zharym” (Kenes Duysekeyeva), “Kiyaldagy eles” (Nurlan Sarsenbaev), “Keshir meni” (Kuat Shildebaev), “Apa sen kartaimasyn” (Zhangeldi Kenesov), “Pai pai kairan zhastyk shaq" (Әbi Botakaev) and many others.

For his contribution to the development of Kazakh culture, Akzhol Meirbekov was awarded titles and awards. In 1994 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Kazakhstan. In 2005 he received the medal “Eren Enbegi Ushin” a in 2011 – Order “Kurmet”.

25 November 2023 Akzhol Meyirbekov died, leaving behind a rich musical heritage, which continues to live in the hearts of Kazakh pop fans.