Dina Nurpeisova (Dina Nurpeisova; 1861–1955) – Kazakh domplayer, composer, People's Artist of the Kazakh SSR (1944). Born in the West Kazakhstan region, in the town "Beketai Kumy". Since childhood, she showed outstanding abilities for music, and her first teacher was her father, talented dombra player. At the age of 9, her skill was noticed by Kurmangazy, who took the girl under his wing and taught her to play the dombra, instilling a love for folk music.

From an early age, Dina not only performed, but also created cues. Among the first works  are “Bulbul”, “Bayzhuma”, “Kogentup”, in which the influence of Kurmangazy can be traced. During the years of national liberation movement of the year 1916, she composed the kui “He Altynshy Zhyl” (“1916”), which reflected

alarming events of that time.

After the October Revolution, Dina’s creativity continued to develop. In 1937 she became a participant Republican review of performers, and in 1939, at the All-Union Musicians Competition in Moscow, she received recognition, earning the title “Zhambyl Dombra.” During this period, she created such songs as “Asem Konyr”, “Toibastar”, “Milkmaid”, “Hero of Labor,” in which she expressed the joy and hopes of the people.

During the Great Patriotic War, Dina, despite her advanced age, continued create. During these years, she composed kuis “Ana buyrygy” (“Mother’s Order”) and “Zhenis” (“Victory”), imbued with deep emotions and patriotism.

Dina Nurpeisova played a key role in the development of Kazakh instrumental art. She combined the traditions of the Kurmangazy school and the lyrical expressiveness of Dauletkerey, creating a unique style. Her works were included in the repertoire of the State Orchestra of Kazakh Folk Instruments named after Kurmangazy and became a classic of Kazakh music.

Dina Nurpeisova died January 31 1955 but her work continues to live, inspiring new generations of musicians and connoisseurs of folk art.