First time ever electro jetigen at The Spirit of Tengri
Have you heard the sound of jetigen? It is a Kazakh many-stringed harp-like instrument that is similar to Russian gusli.
Brad Pitt punched in face at movie premiere: police
Actor Brad Pitt was punched in the face Wednesday night while signing autographs at the Hollywood premiere of "Maleficent" starring his partner Angelina Jolie, news reports said.
Spartacus ballet in Astana Opera
The Spartacus ballet accompanied by Aram Khachaturyan’s music will premier in the Astana Opera.
Russia bans 'historically false' film on Stalin deportations of Chechens
Russia has refused to permit the release of a film about the mass deportations of entire ethnic groups on Stalin's orders during World War II, calling it anti-Russian and a falsification of history.
Kazakh Khan through the eyes of a British traveler
An English translation of historically significant John Castle’s diary about his travels to the Kazakh Steppe is in preparation in the UK.
Astana Opera's Sundet Baigozhin to perform at Arena di Verdi
The lead singer of the Astana Opera Sundet Baigozhin has won the audition at Arena di Verdi.
Kazakh ethnic band Aldaspan to present new album at The Spirit of Tengri
Famous Kazakhstan ethnic rock band Aldaspan will present their new album at The Spirit of Tengri festival in Almaty.
Epic Turkish drama 'Winter Sleep' wins Cannes top prize
Turkey's Nuri Bilge Ceylan won the Palme d'Or top prize at the Cannes Film Festival Saturday for "Winter Sleep" and dedicated the honour to victims of his country's political strife.
Dogs triumph in Cannes as canine thriller wins prestigious prize
Dogs triumphed in Cannes Friday as Hungarian canine thriller "White God" won the film festival's prestigious prize for innovative work, just hours after its four-legged stars scooped up the unofficial Palm Dog award for pooch talent.