Shamshi Kaldayakov

The origin story of the song

At the time when the “king of waltz” Shamshi gained national fame, his mother was diagnosed with a serious illness. Feeling that she would soon be gone, the mother calls him to her from Almaty.

- Son, it seems, the Almighty did not allow me to see my daughter-in-law and enjoy my grandchildren. Perhaps this is fate. Only one is my wish, be healthy! Let your song that has appeared not be interrupted, be happy, son! - she said.

The mother’s sincere words and wishes greatly excited Shamshi. After thinking about it, he came to the idea that his mother gave and opened the light of the world to him. Then Shamshi said:

- Mom, I cannot say that I will erect a worthy mausoleum for you, but I will dedicate to you the most intimate, the most tender of songs. It will never be forgotten! - he said.

These events occurred in 1957, and Shamshi wrote the song later, in 1961. This is the story of the “Song of Mother”, which is today popularly popular among the Kazakh people. And now, without exaggeration, it is one of the most famous songs about mothers in the world.

Composer Shamshi Kaldayakov

"Song of Mother" translated into Tatar for the first time

“Song of Mother” received wide recognition in the Turkic space back in the days of the Soviet Union. For the first time, the song is performed in the Tatar language. The name of the song is "Әниемә". The text was translated by Gosman Akhmatzhanov. Since the Kazakh and Tatar languages ​​are very close in meaning, some words of the song can be understood immediately. For example:

"Бірғансен син мина ал нұрын таңнарның,

Җыйғансың син мина бар голен даланың,

Бірғансен қанаттар талпыныр шағымда,

Балалық рахмәтем җырымда шағыл.

Қадерләп үстерген мин синѣ җимешен,

Күенің – голбақча, назлы һил – сулышын.

Инде сатып җитсәм дә, мин сына сабиймын,

Күгелен наздарын күзеннан танымын».

The song is performed for the first time in this country by the People's Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, singer Flora Suleimanova.

In the photo:Flora Suleimanova

With this song, the singer conveys all the longing for her father, who died in the war, and her mother, who died early. Then, “Song of Mother” is performed in the Bashkir language. Since the Bashkir and Kazakh languages ​​have significant differences, the song performed by Bashkir singers can only be distinguished by the melody. In this country, the “Song of Mother” performed by singer Hasan Usmanov was enthusiastically received. The name of the song in Bashkortostan is “Асәәйемә”.

Also, Chinese singer Bazarbay Bikchentaev became one of those who paid attention to the “Song of Mother”. Bazarbay was born in Chishme, in the only Tatar village in Xinjiang. By nationality - Tatar. Later, he moved to Kazan. However, he does not often meet with his relatives in China. It is longing that leads the singer to the “Song of Mother”. And in the music video for the song, the author shows the traditions of the Tatars in China.

“Song of Mother” in Mongolian and Kazakh

On this day, “Song about Mother” Shamshi became the Kazakh national standard. In recent years, Mongolian artists have become particularly interested in this work. The text of the song from Kazakh to Mongolian was translated by the famous public figure of Mongolia, scientist, writer Sultan Taukeyuly. The song is performed for the first time by the little singer Enji for her mother in Mongolian. And in Kazakh, the song is brought to the stage by the famous Mongolian artist, actor and singer Gansuhin Naransolongo. Then the “Song of Mother” is performed on the stage of Turkey by a young talent - Terendejid Nuamdorjem on the kobyz.

Terendejid Nuamdorj

“Song of Mother” – this is a song written for the world stage…»

Korean singer Son Won Sab, who came to Kazakhstan this year, performed a cover version of “Song of Mother” and won the hearts of Kazakhstanis at his concert. Saying that “this song is different from the previous one,” we can note that this time the “Song of Mother” has acquired a new meaning. Of course, the greatness of Shamshi’s songs lies in his touching melody. However, we are pleasantly surprised that the “Song of Mother” has come to life in a new way.

The modern performance of “Shamshi Kaldayakov - Song of Mother Cover. From Korean musicians”,revived the stage and made a big impression on many. The song was full of longing for the mother. So, if Son Won Sab, who sings Kazakh songs in Korean, performs the “Song of Mother” in Kazakh, then our compatriot from Kostanay, the famous singer Togzhan Murat, a popular performer on the YouTube channel, translates all of Shamshi’s works into Russian and performs in a new sound. “Shamshi Kaldayakov is a great Kazakh musician, the king of waltzes, the pride of the nation. His songs are remembered by generations. Therefore, it is a great pleasure for me to translate the works of the Kazakh song king into another language,” says the singer. Togzhan, a translator by profession, combining with art, introduces the world to Kazakh songs. Among them are several famous songs by the great Shamshi.

P.S. Not only is Shamshi’s “Song about Mother” known, but all of them are treasures, bright touches in Kazakh culture, which can undoubtedly be translated into foreign languages. “Song of Mother” has already become an original calling card in the world. The number of people interested in performing this masterpiece is growing every day. And what do you think, which of the artists we told you about especially performed the “Song of Mother”?

Author:Serіkgүl Sұltanқazhy